Patellar taping and bracing are thought to reduce chronic knee pain by increasing the patellofemoral contact area, which reduces stress in the knee joint. These interventions are popular, low-cost ...

Patellofemoral pain is one of the most common disorders affecting the knee. The level of pain patients experience intensifies by ascending and descending stairs, as well as participating in athletic ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Simple athletic tape may bring some pain relief to older adults with a form of arthritis that affects the kneecap, a small study suggests. The study looked at the effects ...

Objectives: To investigate the effect of patellar taping on the amplitude of electromyographic activity (EMG) of vasti activation in subjects with and without patellofemoral pain (PFP). Methods: Ten ...

older man with knee pain The National Athletic Trainers' Association has issued recommendations for identifying and managing patients with patellofemoral pain. HealthDay News — The National Athletic ...

Although patellofemoral pain is common in all populations, it is especially prevalent in females. The pain, which is located in the front of the knee, originates in the joint between the patella (knee ...

Introduction Numerous athletes with patellar tendinopathy (PT) use a patellar strap or sports tape during sports aiming to reduce their pain. Despite that theories are suggested about the working ...