Effects of Kinesio Taping on Gait Biomechanics in Patellar Tendinopathy Patients

This study employed two distinct Kinesio Taping (KT) methods to treat patients with Patellar Tendinopathy (PT). It aimed to compare the efficacy between combined KT-EDF (Epidermis-Dermis-Fascia, EDF) with KT-I taping (I Strip Ligament Correction) and KT-I taping alone in improving pain and function among individuals with patellar tendinopathy. Furthermore, specialized equipment was used to assess changes in gait biomechanics before and after the intervention. Finally, this study integrated gait biomechanical data, scale scores, and surface electromyography signals to elucidate the potential mechanisms through which the combination of KT-EDF and KT-I taping improves gait biomechanics and reduces pain, thereby offering new therapeutic strategies for managing patellar tendinopathy with KT.

NCT Number	NCT07143942
Lead Sponsor	Peking University Third Hospital
Conditions	Patellar Tendinopathy / Jumpers Knee, Kinesio Taping
Enrollment	42 participants
Start Date	2025-08-31
Primary Completion	2025-12-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-12-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-12-26