Efeitos da Kinesio Tape na síndrome da dor patelofemoral: estudo quase-experimental

Abstract

Introduction: Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common condition with a slow and progressive onset, characterized by diffuse pain in the retropatellar region that negatively affects functionality. Objective: To describe the effects of kinesio tape applied to the gluteus medius muscle on pain and functional disability in women with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Methodology: Quasi-experimental study conducted with 26 sedentary adult women with patellofemoral pain syndrome. The participants underwent Visual Analog Scale for pain measurement and Kujala Patellofemoral Disorder Scale to confirm the presence of patellofemoral pain syndrome and determine its disability. After the assessment using the data collection instruments, kinesio tape was applied, using two "I" strips placed from the origin to the insertion of the gluteus medius muscle. After 2 days, the tape was removed and the participants were reassessed. Results: The average pain intensity before the intervention was 6,35 cm and 2,62 cm after. The functional capacity score was initially 66,23 and increased to 85,54 at the end of the treatment. These values indicate a significant improvement in pain and functional disability (p<0,001). Conclusion: Kinesio tape applied to the gluteus medius muscle was found to reduce pain and improve functional capacity in women with patellofemoral pain syndrome, suggesting that this technique should be incorporated into the treatment protocols for such patients.