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2020 Jul


J Bodyw Mov Ther


24


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The effect of Kinesio-tape® on pain and vertical jump performance in active individuals with patellar tendinopathy.

Authors

Tamura K, Resnick PB, Hamelin BP, Oba Y, Hetzler RK, Stickley CD
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2020 Jul; 24(3):9-14.
PMID: 32826014.

Abstract

Patellar tendinopathy is a common inflammatory condition in athletes who undergo large volumes of running and jumping. Kinesio-tape® (KT) is proposed to provide pain relief; however, its effect has not been examined on patellar tendinopathy.