NCT04692727

Taping and Patellar Maltraction in PFPS Patients

The Effectiveness of Different Taping Methods Applied in Addition to Exercise in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 36 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome(PFPS) treatment is basically conservative, but there is no general consensus on the most appropriate therapeutic approach. The aim of this study was to examine the misalignment of the patellofemoral joint with MRI and compare the effectiveness of McConnell patellar taping and femoral lateral rotational taping techniques applied to exercise function on pain, patellar maltraction, functional status, balance and quality of life in patients with PFPS.

Detailed description

This is a single blinded randomized controlled trial, will be conducted at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt UniversityYenimahalle Education and Research Hospital. Evaluations regarding the parameters and inclusion criteria at the stage of diagnosis will be carried out by the Specialist Physician, exercise therapy and taping practices by the Specialist Physiotherapist, and the MRI measurements by the Specialist Radiologist. Fixed probability stratified randomization method will be preferred in order to ensure proportional gender distribution in the formation of groups and participants will be divided into 3 groups. An exercise program that includes stretching, strengthening and balance exercises accompanied by physiotherapist in the clinic will be applied to all individuals participating in the study for 2 times/week X 6 weeks (12 sessions). Only the exercise program will be applied to the first group. To the second group; McConnell patellar taping technique will be applied using rigid tape(Leukotape® P Rigid Strapping Tape, 38 mm X 10 m, USA) in addition to the exercise program in each session.To the third group; femoral lateral rotation taping technique will be applied using rigid tape in addition to the exercise program. Patients' patellar maltraction, pain function, balance, and quality of life will be assessed before and after treatment with MRI and clinical testing.

Conditions

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Exercise program	* Hamstring, quadriceps, gastrocnemius, iliopsoas, iliotibial band (ITB), lateral and medial retinaculum stretching exercises * Isometric exercises of vastus medialis, gluteus medius and external rotators * Isotonic exercises of vastus medialis, gluteus medius and external rotators * Closed kinetic chain exercises * Balance and coordination exercises * Core stabilization exercises
OTHER	McConnel patellar taping technique	Individuals are placed in a supine position with their knees extended and the quadriceps relaxed. A 5 cm wide hypoallergenic band is applied transversely over the patella without affecting the position of the patella. Then, it is started at the lateral edge of the patella with a rigid tape. The tape is terminated at the medial femoral condyle after a medial pull and / or medial tilt to the patella.
OTHER	Femoral rotational taping technique	This technique is applied in a standing position and hip extreme external rotation. Taping is started on the vastus medialis and is pulled diagonally from the anterior of the leg to the lateral and ends on the trochanter major.

Timeline

• Start date: 2020-12-17
• Primary completion: 2021-06-01
• Completion: 2021-07-01
• First posted: 2021-01-05
• Last updated: 2021-01-05

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)