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Knee taping
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Knee taping (also known as patellar taping) is a procedure performed by physiotherapists or physicians to alleviate the symptoms of patellofemoral pain. Though knee taping has been shown to offer short-term pain relief,[1] its long-term efficacy is confounded by several studies.[2][3] The mechanism of action by which it alleviates pain is unknown, though it has been suggested by physicians that it could correct patella position, facilitate/inhibit quadriceps components or bear stress associated with peripatellar tissues or patellar compression (Wilson, T). Evidence for these suggestions, however, has been contradictory or absent.
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Types of tape
A pre-wrap is a protective tape. Its purpose is to create a firm surface for further taping.
Adhesive tape or wrap is applied to the cover tape and must not be applied directly to the skin.
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