Immediate Effects of Kinesio and Dynamic Tapes on Postural Stability and Time to Stabilization in Women With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Purpose: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common condition characterized by pain in the front of the knee. Patellar taping can be an effective intervention for reducing painful symptoms.  Methods: A total of 39 women with PFPS (aged 20-30 years) participated in this randomized crossover tria...

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Main Authors: Ali Yalfani, Shirin Rasouli, Zahra Raeisi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Negah Institute for Scientific Communication 2025-01-01
Series:Physical Treatments
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Online Access:http://ptj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-646-en.pdf
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Summary:Purpose: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common condition characterized by pain in the front of the knee. Patellar taping can be an effective intervention for reducing painful symptoms.  Methods: A total of 39 women with PFPS (aged 20-30 years) participated in this randomized crossover trial. The CoP oscillations during the single-leg stance test and TTS after descending the step were evaluated and recorded on three separate days under the following conditions: without tape (WT or control), with DT and with KT. This was done using a foot pressure measurement system. The data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance with a significance level of P≤0.05. Results: Comparing three different conditions demonstrated that the CoP sway, including the mediolateral and anteroposterior oscillations, sway area, path length, and average velocity of oscillations significantly decreased in the eyes-open and eyes-closed states during the DT condition as compared to the WT (P<0.05). Furthermore, the TTS significantly decreased in the DT condition compared to the WT (P<0.001) and KT (P=0.007) conditions. KT reduced CoP variables only in the EsC condition (P<0.05). Conclusion: DT was more effective than KT and this intervention enhances postural control in women with PFPS. Given its positive effects, it is recommended that future research investigate the long-term impact of utilizing this intervention.
ISSN:2423-5830