The Effect of Kinesio-tape® on Pain and Vertical Jump Performance in Active Individuals With Patellar Tendinopathy

November 4, 2019 updated by: Kaori Tamura, University of Hawaii
Background: Patellar tendinopathy is a common inflammatory condition in athletes who undergo large volumes of running and jumping. Kinesio-tape® (KT) is proposed to provide pain relief; however, its effect has not been examined on patellar tendinopathy. Objective: To examine the effects of KT on pain modulation for active individuals with patellar tendinopathy during functional activities. Methods: Thirteen symptomatic knees from seven college-aged females (6 bilateral; 1 unilateral) were included. Participants underwent three data collection sessions with KT, sham, and no tape (NT) in a randomized order. During the session, participants performed a maximum vertical jump, single-leg squats and isometric knee extension. The KT intervention was applied according to the KT manual and the sham utilized the same pattern without tension. Pain level was evaluated using the numeric pain scale before, during and after each activity. Function was assessed as maximum vertical jump height and maximum isometric strength.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

13

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

16 years to 28 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

College-aged physically active female with patellar tendinopathy

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Anterior knee pain that increases with jumping and/or squatting
  • Pain with palpation at the tibial tuberosity, the patellar tendon, and/or at the apex of the patella
  • An insidious onset of this pain.
  • Participate in physical activity at least 3 days a week

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Injury from direct trauma to the anterior knee
  • Medical history of surgery at the knee joint within the past 6 months
  • Presence of any lower extremity injuries or non-orthopedic diseases
  • Suspected or confirmed pregnancy.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in pain level from no tape condition
Time Frame: at 3 different time point, with kinesiotape, sham tape, and not tape conditions, which are separated by 3 to 7 days
measured using the Numeric Pain Scale ranging from zero to ten, with zero representing no pain, five as moderate pain and ten being unbearable pain.
at 3 different time point, with kinesiotape, sham tape, and not tape conditions, which are separated by 3 to 7 days
Change in maximum vertical jump height from no tape condition
Time Frame: at 3 different time point, with kinesiotape, sham tape, and not tape conditions, which are separated by 3 to 7 days
measured using a Vertec measurement system in inches
at 3 different time point, with kinesiotape, sham tape, and not tape conditions, which are separated by 3 to 7 days
Change in maximum isometric strength from no tape condition
Time Frame: at 3 different time point, with kinesiotape, sham tape, and not tape conditions, which are separated by 3 to 7 days
measured using a MicroFet2 Hand Held Dynamometer in Newton metre
at 3 different time point, with kinesiotape, sham tape, and not tape conditions, which are separated by 3 to 7 days

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

University of Hawaii

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

September 1, 2016

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 28, 2017

Study Completion (Actual)

April 28, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 1, 2019

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 4, 2019

First Posted (Actual)

November 6, 2019

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 6, 2019

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 4, 2019

Last Verified

November 1, 2019

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • CHS#23178

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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