Knee taping
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| Knee taping | |
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 Knee taping | |
| Specialty | Orthopedic |
Knee taping (also known as patellar taping) is a procedure performed by physiotherapists or physicians to alleviate the symptoms of patellofemoral pain. Though knee taping has been shown to offer short-term pain relief,[1] its long-term efficacy is confounded by several studies.[2][3] The mechanism of action by which it alleviates pain is unknown, though it has been suggested by physicians that it could correct patella position, facilitate/inhibit quadriceps components or bear stress associated with peripatellar tissues or patellar compression (Wilson, T). Evidence for these suggestions, however, has been contradictory or absent.
Types of tape
A pre-wrap is a protective tape. Its purpose is to create a firm surface for further taping.
Adhesive tape or wrap is applied to the cover tape and must not be applied directly to the skin.
References
- ^ Wilson, T; Carter, N; Thomas, G (2003). "A multicenter, single-masked study of medial, neutral, and lateral patellar taping in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome". The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 33 (8): 437–43, discussion 444–8. doi:10.2519/jospt.2003.33.8.437. PMID 12968857.
- ^ Kowall, MG; Kolk, G; Nuber, GW; Cassisi, JE; Stern, SH (1996). "Patellar taping in the treatment of patellofemoral pain. A prospective randomized study". The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 24 (1): 61–6. doi:10.1177/036354659602400111. PMID 8638755.
- ^ Clark, D I; Downing, N; Mitchell, J; Coulson, L; Syzpryt, EP; Doherty, M (2000). "Physiotherapy for anterior knee pain: A randomised controlled trial". Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 59 (9): 700–4. doi:10.1136/ard.59.9.700. PMC 1753277. PMID 10976083.
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