The Efficacy of Kinesiology Taping in Reducing Pain and Improving Function in Individuals with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Authors: Abdulaziz O. Alharbi, Thamer M. Alshammary, Ahmed A. Alzahrani, Mohammed S. Aldakhil

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12634943

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gt3d73

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Abstract:
Background: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common knee condition that causes significant pain and functional limitations. Kinesiology taping (KT) has been proposed as an effective intervention for PFPS, but its efficacy requires further exploration.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of kinesiology taping in reducing pain and improving function in individuals with PFPS.
Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 100 participants diagnosed with PFPS. Participants were randomly assigned to either the KT group (n=50) or the standard care group (n=50). The KT group received kinesiology taping applied weekly for six weeks, while the standard care group received a structured physiotherapy program. Primary outcome measures were pain intensity (VAS) and knee function (Kujala Score). Secondary outcome measures included range of motion (ROM) and proprioception. Assessments were conducted at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks.
Results: The KT group demonstrated significantly greater reductions in pain (p<0.01) and improvements in knee function (p<0.01) compared to the standard care group at both 6 and 12 weeks. Proprioception also improved significantly more in the KT group (p<0.01), while no significant differences were observed in ROM between the groups.
Conclusion: Kinesiology taping significantly reduces pain and improves function in individuals with PFPS. It also enhances proprioception without restricting movement, making it a valuable adjunctive therapy in PFPS management. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and evaluate long-term effects.

Keywords: Keywords: Patellofemoral pain syndrome, kinesiology taping, pain reduction, knee function, proprioception, randomized controlled trial.

Paper Id: 230729

Published On: 2015-03-04

Published In: Volume 3, Issue 2, March-April 2015

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