Effects of Kinesiotaping and Mulligan Tapping on PFPS

Summary

The aim of this research is to compare the effects of kinesiotaping and mulligan taping on pain, hamstring flexibility, cadence and physical performance of lower limb in patients suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome according to time duration 24, 48 and 72 hours. Randomized controlled trial done at Riphah International University Rawalpindi campus, Pakistan Railway Hospital and private clinics of twin cities. The sample size was 20. The subjects were divided in two groups, 10 subjects in kinesiotaping group and 10 in mulligan taping group. Study duration was 1 year. Sampling technique applied was non probability convenient sampling technique. Both males and females of 20-35 age bracket having anterior knee pain for more than 2 months and ≥3 pain on NPRS while performing activities i.e. ascending descending stairs, squatting and sitting for extending periods of time were included in study. Tools used in study are NPRS, Kujala pain rating sale, goniometer, active knee extension test, time up and go test.

Conditions

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

kinesiotaping group

Kinesio-taping with conventional therapy 24, 48 and 72 hours standardized therapeutic KT application along with conventional therapy (hot pack, strengthening and stretching exercises). The patient laid supine.To maintain proprioceptive stimulation in the quadriceps (from origin towards insertion) and to alleviate the tension of hamstring muscle, a 'Y'-shaped kinesiotaping will be applied. Afterward, 2 pieces of 'I'-shaped tapes were stretched by 75% through the mechanical correction technique and will be applied around the patellar circumference in the way that it would allow the patella to move naturally in the femoral cavity while the knee was in 45 flexion CONVENTIONAL THERAPY: Stretching of hamstrings 10 reps 10 sec hold. Straight leg raise 3 sets\* 10 reps, 1 min interval. Strengthening of Quadriceps (quads isometric) and VMO with 10 reps and 3 sets, 1 min interval) Squatting (10 reps\* 3 sets, 1 min interval)

OTHER

mulligan taping group

Mulligan taping will be applied while patient in standing position and the hip, knee will be internally rotated and flexed to 20 degree. Rigid tape will be applied from neck of fibula which will be passing anteriorly over the tibia to secure internal rotation of tibia at the knee, and passing below the medial joint line and behind the knee, 2 superimposed layers of 38-mm rigid tape will be applied in a spiral fashion. Tape will be applied for 24, 48 and 72 hours. And it must come off immediately if any pain and skin irritation is experienced. Along with conventional therapy. Stretching of hamstrings 10 reps 10 sec hold. Straight leg raise 3 sets\* 10 reps, 1 min interval. Strengthening of Quadriceps (quads isometric) and VMO with 10 reps and 3 sets, 1 min interval) Squatting (10 reps\* 3 sets, 1 min interval)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Aisha Razzaq, MSPT-OMPT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

20 Years

Max Age

35 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2021-11-15

Primary Completion

2022-04-30

Completion

2022-05-15

Countries

• Pakistan

Study Locations