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Short term effects of kinesio tape on joint position sense isokinetic measurements and clinical parameters in patellofemoral pain syndrome      
Yazarlar
Emine Eda Kurt
Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Doç. Dr. Öznur BÜYÜKTURAN
Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Hatice Rana Erdem
Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Figen TUNCAY
Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Hicabi Sezgin
Amasya Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Özet
[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.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Joint position sense | Kinesio tape | Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Makale Alt Türü SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayımlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı Journal of Physical Therapy Science
Dergi ISSN 0915-5287
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SCI-Expanded
Makale Dili İngilizce
Basım Tarihi 01-2016
Cilt No 28
Sayı 7
Sayfalar 2034 / 2040
Doi Numarası 10.1589/jpts.28.2034.