Comparing the Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping and Knee Orthosis in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome, Patellofemoral Pain
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Be between the ages of 18-45 Patients with a body mass index (BMI) less than 29.9 Anterior knee pain defined as 3 points on the 10 cm Visual Analogue Scale when performing at least two activities of sitting for a long time, climbing/descending stairs, squatting, running and jumping Exclusion Criteria: Patients with knee osteoarthritis History of surgery involving the lower extremity Patellar or quadriceps tendinopathy Injury to the meniscus or knee ligaments Patients showing an allergic response to kinesio tape Patients previously treated with PFAS Existing hip pathologies History of patellar subluxation or dislocation Patients with neurological disorders Patients who did not fill out the voluntary consent form
Sites / Locations
- Istanbul Medipol University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Active Comparator
Kinesio taping group
Orthosis group
Control group
In addition to the standard exercise program, kinesio taping was applied to the knee for 6 weeks.
In addition to the standard exercise program, they were asked to use a knee orthosis for 6 weeks.
A standard exercise program was applied for 6 weeks.