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

NCT04153877 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: CHS#23178
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 13
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Patellar Tendinitis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• 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

Interventions

Kinesiotape OTHER

Kinesio-tape® is an elastic, hypoallergenic, cotton-fiber tape with acrylic heat-activated backing and is widely used within sports.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: female
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

College-aged physically active female with patellar tendinopathy

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• 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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Hawaii: lead

Related Publications (1)

• Tamura K, Resnick PB, Hamelin BP, Oba Y, Hetzler RK, Stickley CD. The effect of Kinesio-tape(R) on pain and vertical jump performance in active individuals with patellar tendinopathy. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2020 Jul;24(3):9-14. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.02.005. Epub 2020 Feb 22.

  PMID: 32826014 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Athletic Tape

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bandages; Equipment and Supplies; Orthotic Devices; Orthopedic Equipment; Surgical Equipment

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 1, 2019
• First Posted: November 6, 2019
• Study Start: September 1, 2016
• Primary Completion: March 28, 2017
• Study Completion: April 28, 2017
• Last Updated: November 6, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share