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Functional effects of Kinesiology Taping for medial plica syndrome: a prospective randomized controlled trial
Genc E, Duymaz T
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 2022 Nov;38(11):1581-1590
clinical trial
7/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: Yes; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: Yes; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

BACKGROUND: Medial plica syndrome (MPS) is a common yet overlooked cause of anterior knee pain. The treatment options for MPS include a variety of conservative approaches, however, the effect of Kinesiology Taping (KT), which is a feasible and effective treatment choice for musculoskeletal pathologies, has not been studied. OBJECTIVES: We investigated the efficacy of KT in addition to exercise in terms of pain severity, pain threshold, functional muscle strength of lower extremity, dynamic balance, functional status, and quality of life in patients with MPS. METHODS: Eighty participants with MPS were randomly and equally divided into two groups: (1) the KT group, which received KT in addition to a 6-week exercise program; and (2) the control group, which received the 6-week exercise program alone. The following evaluations were conducted before and after the treatment; pain threshold, pain severity, disability level, functional strength and dynamic balance of the lower extremity, and quality of life. RESULTS: Pain intensity decreased during activity, at rest, and night (KT group p < 0.001; control group p <= 0.013), and pain thresholds increased (KT group p < 0.001; control group p = 0.008) in both groups, however, the after treatment measures were better in the KT group (p <= 0.012). The time taken to complete the stairs up and down test decreased in both groups (KT group p < 0.001, control group p = 0.007) with a better outcome in the KT group (p = 0.024). Disability scores improved significantly in the KT only (p < 0.001). The quality of life improved in both groups (KT group p < 0.001; control group p = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS: While exercise therapy is beneficial in MPS treatment for functionality and pain relief; KT, in addition to exercise, improved symptoms and decreased impairment more efficiently than exercise alone in patients with MPS in our study, and it is thus a favorable treatment option for MPS.

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