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BACKGROUND: Pes planus is a lowering of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot, often known as flat foot because the navicular bone moving inwards and downwards from the subtalar joint .In genu varum (bow leg), the Tibiofemoral angle is increased where as in genu valgum (knock knee) this angle is decreased. AIM: To study the effectiveness of foot strengthening exercises with kinesiotaping on tibiofemoral angle amongst college going students with flexible flat foot. METHODOLOGY: Participants were briefed about the nature of the study and intervention. Their informed written consent was taken. 59 participants were selected based on the selection criteria. Prior and after the treatment the outcome measures that is NDT And TFA measurement were taken. The intervention protocol was given for 5 days in a week for total four weeks. Statical analysis was done and results were tabulated. RESULT: Statistical analysis for group was done using by Wilcoxon test. kinesio taping along with strengthening exercises is having significant effects on NDT and TFA in flexible flat foot. The final analysis proves that it is clinically significant (p value is <0.05). It justifies the improvement in health outcome post intervention. CONCLUSION : The study concluded that the kinesio taping along with strengthening exercises are effective in flat foot with genu valgum subjects. So, it can be implemented clinically as well. Clinical Implication : Given the significant improvements in navicular drop and tibiofemoral angle measurements, clinicians can expect that implementing these interventions may lead to better alignment and function of the lower limbs, potentiall reducing the risk of knee and lower limb issues associated with pes planus,it may be beneficial for clinicians to incorporate this technique into rehabilitation programs.