title: Short-term effects of kinesio tape on joint position sense, isokinetic measurements, and clinical parameters in patellofemoral pain syndrome.
abstract: [Purpose] To evaluate the short-term effects of kinesio tape on joint position sense, isokinetic measurements, kinesiophobia, symptoms, and functional limitations in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 90 patients (112 knees) with patellofemoral pain syndrome were randomized into a kinesio tape group (n=45) or placebo kinesio tape group (n=45). Baseline isokinetic quadriceps muscle tests and measurements of joint position sense were performed in both groups. Pain was measured with a Visual Analog Scale, kinesiophobia with the Tampa kinesiophobia scale, and symptoms and functional limitations with the Kujala pain scale. Measurements were repeated 2 days after kinesio tape application. [Results] No differences were found between baseline isokinetic muscle measurements and those taken 2 days after application. However, significant improvements were observed in the kinesio tape group, with regard to joint position sense, pain, kinesiophobia, symptoms, and functional limitations after treatment. Examination of the differences between pre- and post-treatment values in both groups revealed that the kinesio tape group demonstrated greater improvements compared to the placebo kinesio tape group. [Conclusion] Although short-term kinesio tape application did not increase hamstring muscle strength, it may have improved joint position sense, pain, kinesiophobia, symptoms, and daily limitations.
authors: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ahi Evran University Medical Faculty, Turkey.
authors: Emine Eda
authors: EE
authors: Kurt
authors: Ahi Evran University School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Turkey.
authors: Öznur
authors: Ö
authors: Büyükturan
authors: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ahi Evran University Medical Faculty, Turkey.
authors: Hatice Rana
authors: HR
authors: Erdem
authors: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ahi Evran University Medical Faculty, Turkey.
authors: Figen
authors: F
authors: Tuncay
authors: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ahi Evran University Medical Faculty, Turkey.
authors: Hicabi
authors: H
authors: Sezgin
keywords: Joint position sense; Kinesio tape; Patellofemoral pain syndrome