Aytar A et al. 2011
Initial effects of kinesio taping in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A randomized, double-blind study
Instructions: Two Y strips were applied to the quadriceps. The first tape was initially ap- plied to approximately mid-thigh over the vastus medialis muscle. The thigh was placed in about 45◦ knee flexed position. Light or paper-off tension (without stretch) was applied until the Y in the kinesio strip has reached the superior pole of the patella. Then the tails of the Y shaped kinesio tape with a 50–75% tension for correction were applied just below the tibial tuberosity with no initial tension. The tails of the Y shaped kinesio tape without stretch were inserted into and around the medial and lateral borders of the patella including the vastus medialis and lateralis, respectively. Finally for two mechanical patellar correction techniques, two I shaped kinesio tapes were applied around patella to 50–75% tension at 45◦ knee flexed position
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