Study aims
This study aims to assess immediate improvements in anterior knee pain and the diagnostic accuracy of patellar taping and isometric exercise by utilising a pain provocation test and pain mapping to assess the severity and location of pain.
Eligibility criteria
- Anterior knee pain
- Age 18-50
- No previous knee surgery in the last 6 months
- Ability to complete a decline squat
- No allergy to tape
Participation requirements
One 45-minute session to collect data, includes:
- Completion of 3 questionnaires
- Assessment of pain location
- Clinical assessments e.g. lunge, hop test
- Physiotherapy interventions e.g. taping and exercise
Contact person
Ebonie Rio:
e.rio@latrobe.edu.au
039479 3785
Researchers
Ebonie Rio, Sean Docking, Mick Girdwood, Hayden Davis, Brent Sahota & Jill Cook
Ethics number: S17-103