McConnell patellar taping on postural control of women with patellofemoral pain syndrome: randomized clinical trial

Authors

  • Daiene Cristina Ferreira Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Ciências da Reabilitação UEL/UNOPAR. Laboratório de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão em Fisioterapia Esportiva (LAFESP). http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9915-5907
  • Rubens Alexandre da Silva Junior Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Ciências da Reabilitação UEL/UNOPAR. Laboratório de Avaliação Funcional e Performance motora Humana (LAFUP). Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC) http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6879-436X
  • Cynthia Gobbi Alves Araújo Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Ciências da Reabilitação UEL/UNOPAR. Laboratório de Avaliação Funcional e Performance motora Humana (LAFUP). http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0015-8118
  • Paula Renata Mantovani Laboratório de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão em Fisioterapia Esportiva (LAFESP). http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4266-457X
  • Christiane de Souza Guerino Macedo Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Ciências da Reabilitação UEL/UNOPAR. Laboratório de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão em Fisioterapia Esportiva (LAFESP). http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6016-5075

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-5918.033.AO57

Abstract

Introduction: The effects of McConnell patellar taping on the postural control of women with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) are controversial.  Objective: To evaluate the effects of McConnell patellar taping on the static one-leg stance postural control and during squatting in women with PFPS. Method: A randomized, blinded clinical trial that comprised 40 women with PFPS, aged between 18 and 35 years. The study sample was allocated to two groups: McConnell patellar taping group (MPTG) and Placebo taping group (PTG). The analysis included the one-leg static support and squat on the lower limb with PFPS. The center of pressure (CoP) displacement parameters recorded by a force platform were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and Cohen’s d. Results: For the static postural control, no significant differences were found between the groups in terms of time or interaction (P>0.05); with small effect size. For the postural control during the one-leg squat, significant differences were found regarding the time of intervention for both groups, with reduced CoP parameters after the application of taping. However, the MPTG demonstrated a large effect size in frequency of oscillation and medium effect size in speed of oscillation, both during the squat exercise.  Conclusion: McConnell patellar taping and placebo taping improved postural control during the one-leg squat. It should be observed that the changes and effect sizes determined for the MPTG were significantly higher compared to the PTG, emphasizing its clinical importance in the treatment of individuals with PFPS, during dynamic activities.

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Published

2020-03-30

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Review Article