Comparing the Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping and Knee Orthosis in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Condition: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome; Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome; Patellofemoral Pain; Patellofemoral Syndrome; Orthotic Devices; Kinesiotape
MeSH terms: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome; Syndrome; Somatoform Disorders
Study type: Interventional

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 were divided into 3 groups as kinesio taping group (KTG) (n=18), orthotics group
      (OG) (n=18) and control group (CG) (n=18). A progressive exercise program was applied to all
      groups and patients were treated 2 days a week for 6 weeks.While kinesio taping was applied
      to KTG in each session, knee orthosis was given to OG and they were asked to use it for 6
      weeks. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Kujala Score, Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome
      Score (KOOS), isokinetic strength test (IST) and joint position sense (JPS) test were used in
      the evaluation.
    

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.randomizer.org". Patients were unaware of the other group's treatment program
      and group allocation. All participants signed an informed consent form before the study. The
      primary outcome measure of our study was the Kujala Score, and the secondary outcome measures
      were the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), Visual Analog Scale (VAS),
      quadriceps and hamstring isokinetic muscle strength, and knee joint position sense. The
      evaluations were performed before and after treatment. All patients were informed about the
      disease and treatment process before treatment. Patients were informed about the things they
      should pay attention to for pain management in daily life activities and suggestions were
      made. In addition, all patients received at least 2 weeks of NSAID treatment by the
      orthopedist. A progressive exercise program was applied to all treatment groups. The
      progressive exercise program was continued under the supervision of a physiotherapist 2 days
      a week for 6 weeks. The progressive exercise program consisted of strengthening exercises for
      the muscles around the knee and hip, stretching exercises for the hamstring and gastrosoleus
      muscles. The knee orthosis group received the OrthoCare® 6158 Genucare Luxa knee orthosis.
      T-max Kinesiology Tape® (Tmax Medical Co., South Korea) brand kinesio tape was used in all
      patients. In kinesio tape application, 2 Y-shaped tapes were used. The activation technique
      was applied to the VMO muscle with the first band. In the second band, mechanical correction
      technique was applied to the patella.
    

Intervention name(s): Kinesio taping; Orthosis; Control
Intervention type(s): Procedure; Procedure; Procedure
Intervention description(s): A corrective kinesio taping was applied to the patellofemoral joint for the knee. In addition, exercise therapy was taken.; They were asked to use a knee orthosis for a minimum of 6 hours a day. They also received exercise therapy.; An exercise program focused on the knee and hip muscles was given two days a week.
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Intervention model description: prospective randomized controlled single-blind
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary purpose: Supportive Care