Comparison of effects of Kinesio taping versus McConnell taping on function and dynamic postural control in athletes with patellofemoral pain syndrome

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20200611047734N1

Enrollment

Registered

2020-06-17

Start date

2019-12-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-07-13

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Conditions

patellofemoral pain syndrome. Pain in knee

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: 60 athlete patients were randomly allocated into 2 groups, 30 patients in each group. Group A patient were treated with Kinesio taping. Taking in account an inclusi

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Referred athletes with chronic patellofemoral pain syndrome. • Patients diagnosed with chronic PFPS• Subject not received taping before• Subject not receiving any pain killer or medical treatment • Positive Clark’s test • Age: 18 to 40 years• Both gender

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with history of: • Ankle and hip pathology• Any other knee abnormality or arthritis• Lower limb fracture• Subject using corticosteroids • Pregnancy • Irritation from taping• Surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
• Functional Activity. Timepoint: Baseline and after 24 hour. Method of measurement: lower extremity functional scale.;• Postural and Dynamic Control. Timepoint: Baseline and after 24 hour. Method of measurement: Star excursion balance test.	—

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactNaeem Aslam

University of Lahore

naeemaslam693@gmail.com+92 40 4462978

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026