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 ...
Objective Patellar taping is frequently used to treat patellofemoral pain (PFP). This systematic review and meta-analysis (1) evaluates the efficacy of patellar taping for patients with PFP, (2) ...
If you’ve found yourself suffering from runner’s knee (also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome), you might need a knee brace. Before searching for the best knee brace for you, it’s important that ...
Patellar tendonitis is a common injury or inflammation of the tendon that connects your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone (tibia). Your pain may be mild or severe. Anyone can get patellar tendonitis.
You’ve likely seen athletes decorated in patterns of colorful tape on their knees, shins, quads, and shoulders, and thought, does that really do anything? I was right there with you. That quickly ...
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 ...