Orthotic devices for treating patellofemoral pain syndrome

Patellar taping and bracing for the treatment of chronic knee pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

“…Our conclusions differ from previous systematic reviews that have reported inconclusive evidence for patellar taping efficacy in the management of chronic knee pain (43–46). However, previous studies were not specific to patellar taping and bracing, did not perform meta‐analyses, were limited to only anterior knee pain, did not include all eligible controlled studies, and were published prior to more recent controlled studies on the effects of patellar taping and bracing on chronic knee pain.…”

Patellar taping and bracing for the treatment of chronic knee pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

“…Our conclusions differ from previous systematic reviews that have reported inconclusive evidence for patellar taping efficacy in the management of chronic knee pain (43–46). However, previous studies were not specific to patellar taping and bracing, did not perform meta‐analyses, were limited to only anterior knee pain, did not include all eligible controlled studies, and were published prior to more recent controlled studies on the effects of patellar taping and bracing on chronic knee pain.…”

Are adjunct treatments effective in improving pain and function when added to exercise therapy in people with patellofemoral pain? A systematic review with meta-analysis and appraisal of the quality of interventions

“…Knee brace : our result is supported by previous systematic reviews,14 17 91 which did not find additional benefits to self-reported pain and function of patellar bracing compared with exercise therapy alone. Additionally, the pooled analysis, with considerable statistical heterogeneity (I ² =89%), included only two trials exhibiting a high risk of bias.…”

The effects of different taping methods on patellofemoral alignment, pain and function in individuals with patellofemoral pain: A randomized controlled trial

“…The predominant view in the literature is that exercise plus patellar taping is more effective than exercise-only therapy in terms of pain and functional improvement. 39,41,42 In our study, improvements in functioning exceeded the minimum clinically important difference (MCID) reported by Crossley et al, as an improvement of 10 points out of 100 in KPSS only in the taping groups. 43 This result suggests that taping applications can be used to support knee alignment in order to improve functionality.…”

Patellar taping and bracing for the treatment of chronic knee pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

“…Our conclusions differ from previous systematic reviews that have reported inconclusive evidence for patellar taping efficacy in the management of chronic knee pain (43–46). However, previous studies were not specific to patellar taping and bracing, did not perform meta‐analyses, were limited to only anterior knee pain, did not include all eligible controlled studies, and were published prior to more recent controlled studies on the effects of patellar taping and bracing on chronic knee pain.…”

Are adjunct treatments effective in improving pain and function when added to exercise therapy in people with patellofemoral pain? A systematic review with meta-analysis and appraisal of the quality of interventions

“…Knee brace : our result is supported by previous systematic reviews,14 17 91 which did not find additional benefits to self-reported pain and function of patellar bracing compared with exercise therapy alone. Additionally, the pooled analysis, with considerable statistical heterogeneity (I ² =89%), included only two trials exhibiting a high risk of bias.…”

The effects of different taping methods on patellofemoral alignment, pain and function in individuals with patellofemoral pain: A randomized controlled trial

“…The predominant view in the literature is that exercise plus patellar taping is more effective than exercise-only therapy in terms of pain and functional improvement. 39,41,42 In our study, improvements in functioning exceeded the minimum clinically important difference (MCID) reported by Crossley et al, as an improvement of 10 points out of 100 in KPSS only in the taping groups. 43 This result suggests that taping applications can be used to support knee alignment in order to improve functionality.…”

Patellar taping and bracing for the treatment of chronic knee pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

“…Our conclusions differ from previous systematic reviews that have reported inconclusive evidence for patellar taping efficacy in the management of chronic knee pain (43–46). However, previous studies were not specific to patellar taping and bracing, did not perform meta‐analyses, were limited to only anterior knee pain, did not include all eligible controlled studies, and were published prior to more recent controlled studies on the effects of patellar taping and bracing on chronic knee pain.…”

Are adjunct treatments effective in improving pain and function when added to exercise therapy in people with patellofemoral pain? A systematic review with meta-analysis and appraisal of the quality of interventions

“…Knee brace : our result is supported by previous systematic reviews,14 17 91 which did not find additional benefits to self-reported pain and function of patellar bracing compared with exercise therapy alone. Additionally, the pooled analysis, with considerable statistical heterogeneity (I ² =89%), included only two trials exhibiting a high risk of bias.…”

The effects of different taping methods on patellofemoral alignment, pain and function in individuals with patellofemoral pain: A randomized controlled trial

“…The predominant view in the literature is that exercise plus patellar taping is more effective than exercise-only therapy in terms of pain and functional improvement. 39,41,42 In our study, improvements in functioning exceeded the minimum clinically important difference (MCID) reported by Crossley et al, as an improvement of 10 points out of 100 in KPSS only in the taping groups. 43 This result suggests that taping applications can be used to support knee alignment in order to improve functionality.…”