An observational study in Patellar Tendinitis, sponsored by University of Hawaii. Completed. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 30 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-11-06.
Sponsored by University of Hawaii · Observational
Background: Patellar tendinopathy is a common inflammatory condition in athletes who undergo large volumes of running and jumping. Kinesio-tape® (KT) is proposed to provide pain relief; however, its effect has not been examined on patellar tendinopathy. Objective: To examine the effects of KT on pain modulation for active individuals with patellar tendinopathy during functional activities. Methods: Thirteen symptomatic knees from seven college-aged females (6 bilateral; 1 unilateral) were included. Participants underwent three data collection sessions with KT, sham, and no tape (NT) in a randomized order. During the session, participants performed a maximum vertical jump, single-leg squats and isometric knee extension. The KT intervention was applied according to the KT manual and the sham utilized the same pattern without tension. Pain level was evaluated using the numeric pain scale before, during and after each activity. Function was assessed as maximum vertical jump height and maximum isometric strength.
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College-aged physically active female with patellar tendinopathy
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Kinesio-tape® is an elastic, hypoallergenic, cotton-fiber tape with acrylic heat-activated backing and is widely used within sports.
Change in pain level from no tape condition
measured using the Numeric Pain Scale ranging from zero to ten, with zero representing no pain, five as moderate pain and ten being unbearable pain.
Time frame: at 3 different time point, with kinesiotape, sham tape, and not tape conditions, which are separated by 3 to 7 days
Change in maximum vertical jump height from no tape condition
measured using a Vertec measurement system in inches
Time frame: at 3 different time point, with kinesiotape, sham tape, and not tape conditions, which are separated by 3 to 7 days
Change in maximum isometric strength from no tape condition
measured using a MicroFet2 Hand Held Dynamometer in Newton metre
Time frame: at 3 different time point, with kinesiotape, sham tape, and not tape conditions, which are separated by 3 to 7 days
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