Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping along with Strengthening Exercise in Reducing Pain on Patients with Chondromalacia Patellae

Author: Perumal M., Sam Thamburaj A., Mallika S. and Sudhakar T.

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Abstract

The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of kinesio taping in conjunction with strengthening exercises as a means of alleviating pain in individuals diagnosed with chondromalacia patellae. A total of fifteen subjects who met the established selection criteria were chosen through the utilisation of a simple random sampling technique. A pre-test assessment was conducted on all subjects to measure pain levels using the visual analogue scale. Following the initial assessment, the experimental group underwent a 4-week intervention consisting of kinesio taping in conjunction with strengthening exercises. Subsequently, on the 30th day, a post-test assessment was conducted to measure pain levels using a visual analogue scale, mirroring the methodology employed during the pre-test assessment. The findings of the study indicated that the experimental group, which received both kinesio taping and strengthening exercises, demonstrated a favourable outcome in terms of pain reduction for patients diagnosed with chondromalacia patellae. This combination of interventions was found to be significantly effective.

Keywords

Kinesio taping, Strengthening exercise, Chondromalacia patellae, knee pain patellofemoral pain syndrome

Conclusion

In PFPS patients who had aberrant patellar tracking after one month, adding KT to exercise treatment did not result in any further advantages for quadriceps muscular strength or anterior thigh power score (AKPS). There is a risk that KT will have a negative impact on the amount of strength that is gained in the quadriceps over the course of one month. Because of its widespread availability, low cost, and anecdotal benefits, patellar taping has been and will continue to be used as a treatment for PFPS. It is imperative for clinicians and physical therapists to possess knowledge regarding the contradictory and limited scientific evidence pertaining to the efficacy of patellar taping as a treatment for patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Furthermore, it is essential that they communicate this information transparently to patients who express an interest in utilising taping as a therapeutic intervention.

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How to cite this article

Perumal M., Sam Thamburaj A., Mallika S. and Sudhakar T. (2023). Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping along with Strengthening Exercise in Reducing Pain on Patients with Chondromalacia Patellae. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(5): 1415-1418.