Comparative Study of Kinseiotaping Versus Conventional Physiotherapy on Pain and Functional Performance in Athletes with Patello Femoral Syndrome

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Chandan Joshi, Subuhee Kamal

Abstract

 Background:. Kinesiotaping may help reduce pain and enhance function when used with physiotherapy. Patellofemoral Syndrome (PFS) is a common condition in athletes, causing anterior knee pain and reduced functional performance

Aim: To compare the effects of Kinesiotaping and Conventional Physiotherapy on pain and functional performance in athletes with PFS.

Methodology: A two-arm randomized controlled study was conducted over 6 months among 100 athletes with PFS. Participants were divided into Kinesiotaping Group (n=50) and Conventional Physiotherapy Group (n=50). Pain and functional performance were assessed before and after treatment using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS). Data were analyzed using appropriate statistical tests at a significance level of p<0.05.

Results: Both groups showed improvement in pain and functional performance. The Kinesiotaping Group demonstrated greater improvement in NPRS and LEFS scores compared with the Conventional Physiotherapy Group, with statistically significant between-group differences (p<0.05).

Conclusion: Kinesiotaping combined with conventional physiotherapy may provide additional benefits in reducing pain and improving functional performance in athletes with PFS.

Keywords

Patellofemoral Syndrome, Kinesiotaping, Physiotherapy, Pain, Functional Performance, NPRS, LEFS.

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