scholarly journals Effect of kinesio taping on improving pain in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: a meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-58
Author(s):  
Muneera Al-Muhannadi ◽  
K. Alkarbi ◽  
K. Al-Khelaifi ◽  
Hamda Al-Qaatri ◽  
Mohamed Mahmoud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Kinesio Taping

scholarly journals Effects of Kinesio Taping versus McConnell Taping for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Dien Chang ◽  
Fu-Chen Chen ◽  
Chia-Lun Lee ◽  
Hung-Yu Lin ◽  
Ping-Tung Lai
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Cochrane Central Register ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Central Register

Objectives. To conduct a systematic review comparing the effects of Kinesio taping with McConnell taping as a method of conservative management of patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS).Methods. MEDLINE, PUBMED, EMBASE, AMED, and the Cochrane Central Register of Control Trials electronic databases were searched through July 2014. Controlled studies evaluating the effects of Kinesio or McConnell taping in PFPS patients were retrieved.Results. Ninety-one articles were selected from the articles that were retrieved from the databases, and 11 articles were included in the analysis. The methods, evaluations, and results of the articles were collected, and the outcomes of patellar tapings were analyzed. Kinesio taping can reduce pain and increase the muscular flexibility of PFPS patients, and McConnell taping also had effect in pain relief and patellar alignment. Meta-analysis showed small effect in pain reduction and motor function improvement and moderate effect in muscle activity change among PFPS patients using Kinesio taping.Conclusions. Kinesio taping technique used for muscles can relieve pain but cannot change patellar alignment, unlike McConnell taping. Both patellar tapings are used differently for PFPS patients and substantially improve muscle activity, motor function, and quality of life.

scholarly journals What Is the Effect on Kinesio Taping on Pain and Gait in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome?

Cureus ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alec S Kellish ◽  
Patrick Kellish ◽  
Abraham Hakim ◽  
Sandra Miskiel ◽  
Alisina Shahi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Kinesio Taping

Efficacy of Kinesio Taping and McConnell Taping Techniques in the Management of Anterior Knee Pain

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-86
Author(s):  
Rumit S. Kakar ◽  
Hilary B. Greenberger ◽  
Patrick O. McKeon
Keyword(s):  
Knee Pain ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Anterior Knee Pain ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Drop Jump ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Anterior Knee

Context: Anterior knee pain also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome is a frequently encountered musculoskeletal disorder that worsens with activity. The multifactorial etiology of patellofemoral pain syndrome alters lower-extremity mechanics, increasing patellofemoral joint stresses during weight-bearing tasks. Kinesio and McConnell tapings are often incorporated into the treatment, but their efficacy is still unclear. Objective: To test the efficacy of Kinesio taping, McConnell taping, and sham taping in improving knee mechanics and reducing pain during activity. Design: Cross-sectional design. Setting: Clinical biomechanics laboratory. Participants: Ten participants (age: 20.3 [1.5] y, height: 169.9 [10.4] cm, and mass: 70.17 [13.1] kg) with anterior knee pain and no history of trauma. Intervention: Three trials each of squat, drop jump, and step-down tasks with 3 taping conditions in a counterbalanced order. Main Outcome Measures: Two-dimensional motion capture data of lower-extremities in frontal and sagittal planes were recorded and analyzed using 3 iPads and Spark Motion® application. Pooled effect sizes (Hedges’ g), 95% confidence intervals, and repeated-measures analysis of variance (P < .05) compared baseline and taping conditions during exercises for pain Visual Analog Scale and knee flexion in all exercises, hip abduction during step-down and drop jump, frontal plane projection during step-downs, and knee translation in sagittal plane during squats. Results: Significant reductions in Visual Analog Scale were recorded during squats between tapes (F2.505,12.867 = 3.407, P = .04, Hedges’ g = −0.70). Pairwise comparison showed a decrease in Visual Analog Scale for sham taping (mean difference = 1.14 cm, P = .01) and Kinesio taping (mean difference = 1.54 cm, P = .02) compared with baseline during squats. Conclusions: A variety of taping methods can potentially reduce perceived pain in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome, allowing clinicians to perform rehabilitation exercises. Sensory effects associated with short-term taping may be sufficient enough to modify knee pain acutely by afferent input blocking nocioceptive pain before the participants could adapt. Most interestingly, the sham taping technique demonstrated promise for enhancing functional outcomes, depending on the length of the tape and area covered.

Clinical test for diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome: Systematic review with meta-analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guilherme S. Nunes ◽  
Eduardo Luiz Stapait ◽  
Michel Hors Kirsten ◽  
Marcos de Noronha ◽  
Gilmar Moraes Santos
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Clinical Test

scholarly journals Effects of strength training on the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome - a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 391-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Kohn Cardoso ◽  
Eduardo Lucia Caputo ◽  
Airton José Rombaldi ◽  
Fabrício Boscolo Del Vecchio
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Anterior Knee ◽  
Positive Effect

Abstract Introduction: Palletofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is anterior knee pain that affects around 25% of the population at some point in their lives. Muscle weakness is one of the main causal factors related to PFPS. Objective: Conduct a quantitative analysis on the effectiveness of strength training at reducing pain in PFPS sufferers. Methods: An electronic search was conducted on the MEDLINE, Pubmed, EMBASE, Lilacs and Scielo databases for studies published between January 2005 and September 2014. The following descriptors were used: “patellofemoral pain syndrome”, “patellofemoral pain”, “retropatellar pain”, “exercise”, “exercise therapy”, “strength”, “rehabilitation”. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared the effects of strength training to no exercise in terms of reducing pain among PFPS sufferers were included. Data were extracted by two independent authors using predefined quality indicators. Results: A total of 39 RCTs were initially identified in the search. However, only five met the inclusion criteria. Strength training exhibited a positive effect on PFPS (SMD = 0.85, CI: 0.45-1.25). However, high heterogeneity was observed between the studies (p < 0.05; I 2 = 68.3%). Conclusion: Strength training showed a statistically positive response in the treatment of PFPS.

The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Anterior Knee Pain Consistent With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Critically Appraised Topic

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 288-293
Author(s):  
Samantha A. Campbell ◽  
Alison R. Valier
Keyword(s):  
Knee Pain ◽  
Anterior Knee Pain ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Injuries ◽  
Clinical Scenario ◽  
Clinical Question ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Anterior Knee

Clinical Scenario:Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) occurs in 25% of adolescents and adults and is the leading cause of knee pain in runners. Pain is commonly felt when ascending or descending stairs, deep squatting, kneeling, or running. There is no consensus on the etiology of this condition, but insufficient hip strength, malalignment of the lower extremity, hyperpronation of the foot, and patellar incongruence have been suggested. Common treatments of PFPS include strengthening of quadriceps and hip muscles, McConnell taping, electrical stimulation, and foot orthotics, but effectiveness of these treatments is inconclusive. Kinesio Taping is an alternative taping technique for musculoskeletal injuries including PFPS. Although research suggests that Kinesio Taping decreases pain and improves range of motion for some musculoskeletal injuries, its effectiveness in decreasing pain in patients with PFPS in unknown. Furthermore, Kinesio Taping has not been compared with other taping techniques including McConnell taping.Focused Clinical Question:For patients with anterior knee pain consistent with PFPS, does treatment with Kinesio Taping decrease pain more than McConnell taping or no tape at all?

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