Status:

COMPLETED

Comparing the Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping and Knee Orthosis in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Lead Sponsor:

Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Conditions:

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-45 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to compare the efficacy of kinesio taping treatment and knee orthosis treatment in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFAS). 54 patients were included in the study and the patients ...

Detailed Description

Patients were divided into 3 groups as patellofemoral knee orthosis group, kinesio taping group and control group. Randomization of group allocation was done using the website \"https://www.random...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 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

  • 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

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 9 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 16 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

54 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05995210

Start Date

December 9 2021

End Date

June 16 2023

Last Update

September 19 2024

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Istanbul Medipol University

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34815