Patellar taping was originally developed by Jenny McConnell and is a simple, inexpensive self management strategy. The aim is to create a mechanical realignment of the patella in the intertrochlear groove and reduce pain.

As a certified Kinesio taping practitioner, let me help you explore the different options for taping for patellofemoral syndrome as well as how to best use this option to support your recovery. If you’re looking to start patellofemoral pain taping at home, here’s what you’ll need:

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is characterized by dif- fuse pain at the front of the knee, which is exacerbated by activities that load the patellofemoral joint (for example, stair climbing, squatting, or prolonged sitting).8,22,33 It thus im-pacts upon many aspects of daily life.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a frequent complaint of active adults, and many patients try to find a conservative treatment to reduce this pain. One conservative treatment is orthotic devices in the form of knee braces, knee straps, taping, active training devices, knee sleeves, or …

Context: Patellar taping has been a part of intervention for treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). However, research on the efficacy of patellar taping on lower extremity kinematics and dynamic postural control is limited.

Taping is commonly used in the management of several musculoskeletal conditions, including patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Specific guidelines for taping are unknown. Objective: To investigate the efficacy of knee taping in the management of PFPS.

A recent study within our lab 32 shed new light on the underlying mechanisms of patellar taping in PFPS, helps explain some of the previous contradictory findings, and provides strong evidence for patient specific treatments. Our study used a new dynamic MR imaging technique (cine-PC MRI) to track pre- and post-taping patellofemoral kinematics ...

Oct 1, 2020 · McConnell Patellofemoral Joint Taping (PFJT) and Tibial Internal Rotation Limitation Taping (TIRLT) are proposed to be useful adjuncts to the management of PFPS. However, it is unclear if TIRLT offers similar benefits to PFJT, and its effect on pain and lower limb kinematics have not been investigated previously.

Kinesio taping can reduce pain and increase the muscular flexibility of PFPS patients, and McConnell taping also had effect in pain relief and patellar alignment. Meta-analysis showed small effect in pain reduction and motor function improvement and moderate effect in muscle activity change among PFPS patients using Kinesio taping. Conclusions ...

This systematic review and meta-analysis (1) evaluates the efficacy of patellar taping for patients with PFP, (2) compares the efficacy of various taping techniques and (3) identifies potential biomechanical mechanisms of action.