Patellar taping and bracing for the treatment of chronic knee pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract

Objective. To evaluate the evidence for patellar taping and bracing in the management of chronic knee pain. Methods. Randomized or quasi-randomized studies assessing patellar taping or bracing effects on chronic knee pain were sourced from 7 electronic databases (to November 2006), and assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale. Weighted mean differences were determined, and pooled estimates of taping and bracing effects were obtained using random-effects models. Results. Of 16 eligible trials, 13 investigated patellar taping or bracing effects in individuals with anterior knee pain, and 3 investigated taping effects in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA). The methodologi..