Effects of Kinesio Taping Versus McConnell Taping on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
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Conditions studied: Patello Femoral Pain Syndrome, Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome, PFPS, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Patellofemoral Disorder, Patellofemoral Pain, PFP, Patellofemoral Pain (PFPS)
In brief
The primary goal of this randomized clinical trial (RCT) is to evaluate whether Kinesio Taping versus McConnell Taping, when integrated into a standardized hip-knee strengthening and neuromuscular control program, produces significant effects in individuals aged 18-50 with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). The main question it aims to answer is: Does Kinesio Taping compared with McConnell Taping when both combined with a standardized hip-knee exercise program, produce different effects on quadriceps neuromuscular activation (VMO-VL sEMG), pain, functional knee pain, and dynamic knee valgus over a 6 week period intervention? Participants will be divided into three groups for comparison: the control group will receive a structured hip-knee physical therapy exercise program without any taping intervention, Kinesio Taping group with a standardized exercise program, and a McConnell Taping group with a standardized exercise program.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07671482
- Run by
- Cairo University
- People needed
- 80
- Starts
- 2026-06-01
- Expected to finish
- 2026-10-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-06-26
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Anterior or retropatellar pain for a minimum of 3 months during functional activities.
- 18-50 years of age.
- Minimum pain of 3/10 on the VAS score.
- No LL physical therapy in the past 3 months.
You may not qualify if…
- Meniscal or ligamentous injury
- Neurological or systemic conditions affecting proprioception, coordination and balance.
- Spinal referred pain or rheumatoid arthritis.
- Hip and ankle disorders.
Where it is running
- PTOC Beirut Arab University — Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon (enrolling)
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