Patellar taping and bracing are thought to reduce chronic knee pain by increasing the patellofemoral contact area, which reduces stress in the knee joint. These interventions are popular, low-cost ...

Patellofemoral pain is one of the most common disorders affecting the knee. The level of pain patients experience intensifies by ascending and descending stairs, as well as participating in athletic ...

Objectives: To investigate the effect of patellar taping on the amplitude of electromyographic activity (EMG) of vasti activation in subjects with and without patellofemoral pain (PFP). Methods: Ten ...

older man with knee pain The National Athletic Trainers' Association has issued recommendations for identifying and managing patients with patellofemoral pain. HealthDay News — The National Athletic ...

Physiotherapy is recommended by the American College of Rheumatology and the European League Against Rheumatism as a nonpharmacologic approach for treating knee osteoarthritis (OA). To date, it has ...

Want more tried and tested recommendations from the RW editors? Sign up to our monthly newsletter Kit Bag. Click here to subscribe. If you’ve found yourself suffering from runner’s knee (also known as ...

Patellar tendonitis — also called jumper’s knee — is a type of knee tendon pain. It happens when the tendons connecting the kneecap to the shinbone become inflamed from overuse. Repetitive motions, ...

Aim Patellar tendon (PT) strap is commonly used for jumper’s knee to alleviate pain during jumping activities in sports. 1 But it is still unclear whether PT strap can affect the jumping performance ...

What Is Runner's Knee? Runner's knee isn't just for runners, and it’s not one particular injury. It's a broad term that describes kneecap pain that can result from many different problems. You might ...

Pain in the front of the knee often results from injury or overuse of the muscles and joints. It can also be a symptom of conditions such as arthritis. Treatment may include rest, pain relief, and ...

Unfortunately, little injuries and muscle strains are pretty common for us runners. Fortunately, kinesio tape can give your muscles a little extra support. But knowing how and where exactly to tape ...