The effect of dynamic type and kinesio tape on people with patellofemoral pain syndrome
Phase 2
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome.Patellofemoral disordersM22.2
- Registration Number
- IRCT20200204046368N10
- Lead Sponsor
- Bu Ali-Sina University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
A history of pain behind or around the one-sided patella caused by at least two of the following activities: long-term sitting, climbing stairs, squatting, running, kneeling, and jumping
positive patellar grind test
Pain level of at least 30 mm on a 100 mm visual analog scale
Exclusion Criteria
History of knee surgery
Skin irritation to the tape
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pain. Timepoint: Before and after tape. Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale.;Electromyographic activity of muscles. Timepoint: Before and after tape. Method of measurement: Electromyography.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Joint position sense. Timepoint: Before and after taping. Method of measurement: Photogrammetry.;Dynamic balance. Timepoint: Before and after taping. Method of measurement: Y balance test.;Postural control. Timepoint: Before and after taping. Method of measurement: Foot pressure.