The Effect of Kinesio-tape® on Pain and Vertical Jump Performance in Active Individuals With Patellar Tendinopathy

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Background: Patellar tendinopathy is a common inflammatory condition in athletes who undergo large volumes of running and jumping. Kinesio-tape® (KT) is proposed to provide pain relief; however, its effect has not been examined on patellar tendinopathy. Objective: To examine the effects of KT on pain modulation for active individuals with patellar tendinopathy during functional activities. Methods: Thirteen symptomatic knees from seven college-aged females (6 bilateral; 1 unilateral) were included. Participants underwent three data collection sessions with KT, sham, and no tape (NT) in a randomized order. During the session, participants performed a maximum vertical jump, single-leg squats and isometric knee extension. The KT intervention was applied according to the KT manual and the sham utilized the same pattern without tension. Pain level was evaluated using the numeric pain scale before, during and after each activity. Function was assessed as maximum vertical jump height and maximum isometric strength.

Official Title
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The Effect of Kinesio-tape® on Pain and Vertical Jump Performance in Active Individuals With Patellar Tendinopathy

Conditions
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Patellar Tendinitis

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Kinesiotape


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Anterior knee pain that increases with jumping and/or squatting Pain with palpation at the tibial tuberosity, the patellar tendon, and/or at the apex of the patella An insidious onset of this pain. Participate in physical activity at least 3 days a week Exclusion Criteria: Injury from direct trauma to the anterior knee Medical history of surgery at the knee joint within the past 6 months Presence of any lower extremity injuries or non-orthopedic diseases Suspected or confirmed pregnancy.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Intervention/Treatment |
| --- |
|Other: Kinesiotape|Kinesio-tape® is an elastic, hypoallergenic, cotton-fiber tape with acrylic heat-activated backing and is widely used within sports.|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in pain level from no tape condition | measured using the Numeric Pain Scale ranging from zero to ten, with zero representing no pain, five as moderate pain and ten being unbearable pain. | at 3 different time point, with kinesiotape, sham tape, and not tape conditions, which are separated by 3 to 7 days | 
| Change in maximum vertical jump height from no tape condition | measured using a Vertec measurement system in inches | at 3 different time point, with kinesiotape, sham tape, and not tape conditions, which are separated by 3 to 7 days | 
| Change in maximum isometric strength from no tape condition | measured using a MicroFet2 Hand Held Dynamometer in Newton metre | at 3 different time point, with kinesiotape, sham tape, and not tape conditions, which are separated by 3 to 7 days |