Abstract
PURPOSE Patellofemoral pain is a common overuse injury in knee joint among runners. McConell taping technique has been recommended to alleviate symptoms in patients with patellofemoral pain. However, the clinical effects of McConell taping are not well-described. Therefore, we reviewed the effect of McConell taping in reducing patellofemoral pain. METHODS In this review, we summarized the effect of McConell taping on pain management, muscular function, proprioception, and functional task performance. RESULTS Application of a standard McConell taping technique to patients with patellofemoral pain showed a positive effect on pain management. However, there are limited investigations about proprioceptive improvement after taping. In addition, there are controversial results on vastus medialis and vastus lateralis EMG activity and functional task performance. CONCLUSIONS Understanding effectiveness and mechanism of McConnell taping is important to provide evidence to clinical professionals. As we reviewed and summarized many different studies, controversial findings exist in scientific and clinical studies. Therefore, it is recommended that future investigations into McConnell taping should focus on these factors to provide more consistent effects so that many clinicians can use McConnell taping technique with evidence. Keywords: Anterior knee pain, Patellofemoral joint, Treatment, Taping technique
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