Comparing the Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping and Knee Orthosis in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

NCT05995210 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: IstanbulMUH-DPTR-Yozdemir-0859
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 54
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief 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) and isokinetic strength test (IST) were used in the evaluation.

Conditions

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome; Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome; Patellofemoral Pain; Patellofemoral Syndrome; Orthotic Devices; Kinesiotape

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in baseline Kujala scores of patients treated at week 6

  It is a score that evaluates symptoms and function in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Patients were asked to complete this score before starting the treatment and again at the end of the 6-week treatment.

  6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Change in baseline Visual Analogue Scale of patients treated at week 6

  6 weeks

• Change in baseline Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score of patients treated at week 6

  6 weeks

• Change in baseline isokinetic strength test of patients treated at week 6

  6 weeks

Study Arms (3)

Kinesio taping group

EXPERIMENTAL

In addition to the standard exercise program, kinesio taping was applied to the knee for 6 weeks.

Procedure: Kinesio taping; Procedure: Control

Orthosis group

EXPERIMENTAL

In addition to the standard exercise program, they were asked to use a knee orthosis for 6 weeks.

Procedure: Orthosis; Procedure: Control

Control group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

A standard exercise program was applied for 6 weeks.

Procedure: Control

Interventions

Kinesio taping PROCEDURE

A corrective kinesio taping was applied to the patellofemoral joint for the knee. In addition, exercise therapy was taken.

Kinesio taping group

Orthosis PROCEDURE

They were asked to use a knee orthosis for a minimum of 6 hours a day. They also received exercise therapy.

Orthosis group

Control PROCEDURE

An exercise program focused on the knee and hip muscles was given two days a week.

Control group; Kinesio taping group; Orthosis group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Be between the ages of 18-45
• Patients with a body mass index (BMI) less than 29.9
• Anterior knee pain defined as 3 points on the 10 cm Visual Analogue Scale when performing at least two activities of sitting for a long time, climbing/descending stairs, squatting, running and jumping

You may not qualify if:

• Patients with knee osteoarthritis
• History of surgery involving the lower extremity
• Patellar or quadriceps tendinopathy
• Injury to the meniscus or knee ligaments
• Patients showing an allergic response to kinesio tape
• Patients previously treated with PFAS
• Existing hip pathologies
• History of patellar subluxation or dislocation
• Patients with neurological disorders
• Patients who did not fill out the voluntary consent form

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul Medipol University Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul Medipol University

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34815, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Interventions

Orthotic Devices

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Joint Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Orthopedic Equipment; Surgical Equipment; Equipment and Supplies

Study Officials

• Yunus Özdemir, MSc

  Medipol University

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Physiotherapist

Model Details: prospective randomized controlled single-blind

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 3, 2023
• First Posted: August 16, 2023
• Study Start: December 9, 2021
• Primary Completion: May 5, 2023
• Study Completion: June 16, 2023
• Last Updated: September 19, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)