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Additional Effects of Kinesio Taping on Knee Joint Proprioception and Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Patient With Chrondromalacia Patellae
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
Summary
Chondromalacia patellae (CMP), also known as runner's knee, is characterized by anterior knee pain (AKP) and typically occurs in youngsters. Causes of chondromalacia patellae include micro trauma wear and tear, post traumatic injuries and muscular imbalance. In Chondromalacia patella pain is behind or around the patella caused by stress in the patellofemoral joint that usually provoked by climbing stairs, squatting, and sitting with flexed knees for longer time periods. Patients of CMP presents with patellar mal-tracking, muscular weakness, proprioceptive deficit. Exercise training has been proven beneficial for CMP patients but additive effect of kinesio taping along with exercise have not been seen yet in these patients. The study will help people with chondromalacia patellae to improve their quality of life. The findings will contribute to future research in chondromalacia patellae management.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
15 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
46
Start Date
2024-06-10
Completion Date
2024-12-30
Last Updated
2024-08-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Conventional physical therapy
Conventional physical therapy protocol for chondromalacia patellae consist of stretches to warm up and cool down Resistance training ,in which patient will perform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be given with a 10 second hold.
Kinesiotaping
Kinesio tape will be applied on Vastus medialis Oblique and around the patella. • Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks.
Locations (1)
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Rawalpindi, Pakistan