Kinetic Control Versus Dynamic Taping on First Metatarsophalangeal Joint in Athletes With Functional Hallux Limitus

Inclusion Criteria: * 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 less than 37° of the first metatarsophalangeal joint dorsiflexion active range of motion using a Digital Goniometer (Positive Jack test). * Athletes with less than 50° of the first metatarsophalangeal joint dorsiflexion active range of motion using a Digital Goniometer. (Positive flexor hallucis longus stretch text). * Athletes with at least a 1.8-kg (4-lb) difference in first metatarsophalangeal joint dorsiflexion strength as compared to the opposite side using hand-held dynamometer. * Athletes with pinch calluses, hyperkeratotic skin lesions identified by palpation on the medial surface of the affected first metatarsophalangeal joint (not the metatarsal head). * Athlete's shoes must be with a minimal or no heel to toe drop design to facilitate Fore Foot Strike Pattern as Foot Strike Patterns may be facilitated partly by the shoe wear type. * If any athlete changes the running shoes, it must be a safe transition for a few weeks to few months, to avoid injuries (stress fractures) or performance alteration. Exclusion Criteria: * Athletes with other habitual foot strike patterns rather than a forefoot strike pattern. * Any limitation to the…