This study is conducted to investigate and compare the effect of adding either kinetic control retraining or dynamic taping to the standard treatment program on first metatarsophalangeal joint dorsiflexion active range of motion, first metatarsophalangeal joint dorsiflexion strength, forefoot strike pattern running, vertical jump performance, and lower limb injury prevention in intermediate-professional level indoor sports athletes with functional hallux limitus.
Ninety male and female indoor sports' athletes at intermediate to professional level of indoor sports.
Athletes aged from 18 to 35 years.
Body Mass Index ranged from 22.5- 28 kg/cm2.
Athletes with a habitual Fore Foot Strike Pattern by determining foot strike angle using Insole Pressure Sensors.
Athletes with other habitual foot strike patterns rather than a forefoot strike pattern.
Any limitation to the first metatarsophalangeal joint dorsiflexion active range of motion while resting plantar flexion position of the ankle.
Athletes shoes that are cushioned with a high heel-to-toe drop which encourages Rearfoot Strike Pattern as foot strike patterns may be facilitated partly by the type of shoe wear.
History of musculoskeletal system disorders (spine deformities, disc pathologies, orthopedic contractures, or osseous deformities such as: Sheperds fracture, Large steidas process, Ostrigonum Cysts and dorsal talar exostosis.