scholarly journals Patellar Taping, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Lower Extremity Kinematics, and Dynamic Postural Control

2008 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naoko Aminaka ◽  
Phillip A. Gribble
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Postural Control ◽  
Sagittal Plane ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Pain Level ◽  
Perceived Pain ◽  
Patellar Taping ◽  
Healthy Participants

Abstract Context: Patellar taping has been a part of intervention for treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). However, research on the efficacy of patellar taping on lower extremity kinematics and dynamic postural control is limited. Objective: To evaluate the effects of patellar taping on sagittal-plane hip and knee kinematics, reach distance, and perceived pain level during the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) in individuals with and without PFPS. Design: Repeated-measures design with 2 within-subjects factors and 1 between-subjects factor. Setting: The University of Toledo Athletic Training Research Laboratory. Patients or Other Participants: Twenty participants with PFPS and 20 healthy participants between the ages of 18 and 29 years. Intervention(s): The participants performed 3 reaches of the SEBT in the anterior direction under tape and no-tape conditions on both legs. Main Outcome Measure(s): The participants' hip and knee sagittal-plane kinematics were measured using the electromagnetic tracking system. Reach distance was recorded by hand and was normalized by dividing the distance by the participants' leg length (%MAXD). After each taping condition on each leg, the participants rated the perceived pain level using the 10-cm visual analog scale. Results: The participants with PFPS had a reduction in pain level with patellar tape application compared with the no-tape condition (P = .005). Additionally, participants with PFPS demonstrated increased %MAXD under the tape condition compared with the no-tape condition, whereas the healthy participants demonstrated decreased %MAXD with tape versus no tape (P = .028). No statistically significant differences were noted in hip flexion and knee flexion angles. Conclusions: Although patellar taping seemed to reduce pain and improve SEBT performance of participants with PFPS, the exact mechanisms of these phenomena cannot be explained in this study. Further research is warranted to investigate the effect of patellar taping on neuromuscular control during dynamic postural control.

McConnell Patellar taping in static and dynamic postural control of women with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Single-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. e4
Author(s):  
Daiene Cristina Ferreira ◽  
Rubens Alexandre da Silva Junior ◽  
Cynthia Gobbi Alves Araújo ◽  
Paula Renata Mantovani ◽  
Christiane de Souza Guerino Macedo
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Postural Control ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Patellar Taping

scholarly journals McConnell patellar taping on postural control of women with patellofemoral pain syndrome: randomized clinical trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daiene Cristina Ferreira ◽  
Rubens Alexandre da Silva Junior ◽  
Cynthia Gobbi Alves Araújo ◽  
Paula Renata Mantovani ◽  
Christiane de Souza Guerino Macedo
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Postural Control ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Medium Effect ◽  
Small Effect Size ◽  
The One ◽  
Patellar Taping

Abstract Introduction: The effects of McConnell patellar taping on the postural control of women with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) are controversial. Objective: To evaluate the effects of McConnell patellar taping on the static one-leg stance postural control and during squatting in women with PFPS. Method: A randomized, blinded clinical trial that comprised 40 women with PFPS, aged between 18 and 35 years. The study sample was allocated to two groups: McConnell patellar taping group (MPTG) and Placebo taping group (PTG). The analysis included the one-leg static support and squat on the lower limb with PFPS. The center of pressure (CoP) displacement parameters recorded by a force platform were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and Cohen’s d. Results: For the static postural control, no significant differences were found between the groups in terms of time or interaction (p>0.05); with small effect size. For the postural control during the one-leg squat, significant differences were found regarding the time of intervention for both groups, with reduced CoP parameters after the application of taping. However, the MPTG demonstrated a large effect size in frequency of oscillation and medium effect size in speed of oscillation, both during the squat exercise. Conclusion: McConnell patellar taping and placebo taping improved postural control during the one-leg squat. It should be observed that the changes and effect sizes determined for the MPTG were significantly higher compared to the PTG, emphasizing its clinical importance in the treatment of individuals with PFPS, during dynamic activities.

scholarly journals Dynamic postural control during step down task in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 1289-1292
Author(s):  
Mehdi Naserpour ◽  
Shahin Goharpey ◽  
Amal Saki ◽  
Zeinab Mohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Postural Control ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Step Down

The effect of patellofemoral bracing on walking in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 465-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mokhtar Arazpour ◽  
Tahmoures T Notarki ◽  
Ahmadali Salimi ◽  
Monireh A Bani ◽  
Hoda Nabavi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Flexion ◽  
Sagittal Plane ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Step Length ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Initial Contact ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Knee Joint Kinematics ◽  
Spatial Parameters

Background: Although knee braces are used by individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome, the effect of patellofemoral bracing on knee flexion during walking has not been elucidated. Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of patellofemoral bracing on sagittal plane knee joint kinematics and temporal spatial parameters during walking in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Study design: Quasi-experimental. Methods: Ten subjects with a diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome were fitted with a knee brace incorporating an infrapatellar strap. Testing was performed at baseline and after 6 weeks of use. Gait analysis and a visual analog scale were used to assess outcomes in this study. Results: A 59.6% decrease in pain was reported by using bracing. Bracing significantly improved speed of walking ( p ≤ 0.001) and step length ( p ≤ 0.001). The mean cadence was also increased following 6 weeks of patellofemoral brace use, but this was not significant ( p = 0.077). Knee flexion angles improved during initial contact, loading response, and mid-swing ( p ≤ 0.001) after 6 weeks of patellofemoral brace use. Conclusion: Knee orthoses resulted in decreased pain, improved temporal spatial parameters (speed of walking and step length), and increased knee flexion angles during ambulation in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Clinical relevance The results of this study demonstrate a positive effect of patellofemoral bracing in improving specific gait parameters and provide evidence to support its use as a conservative treatment.

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