Patella Taping for Anterior Knee Pain

Anterior knee pain occurs in the front of the knee. It can be caused by poor control of hip rotation, excessive pronation (inward roll of the feet) and tight muscles, which all lead to compromised biomechanics, and abnormal tracking of the knee.

Conditions

• Common conditions resulting in anterior knee pain include patella femoral pain syndrome, chondromalacia, patellar tendinopathy, fat pat impingement, quadriceps tendinopathy, Osgood-Schlatter disease, bursitis and stress fracture of the patella.

Patella Taping

• Patella taping is used to prevent or treat a variety of patella conditions by correcting abnormal positioning or tracking (the way the knee cap moves when engaged in activity) of the knee cap.

Types of Tape

• Tapes differ in size, materials used and elasticity; tape should be selected based on the treatment purpose.

Taping Techniques

• Patella taping can be applied using a variety of techniques. McConnell and Kinesio taping are popular methods.

Prevention/Solution

• Strengthening and stretching the muscles around the hips and knees helps to prevent and alleviate anterior knee pain.

Warning

• Avoid patella taping if the taping technique increases pain, you are allergic to sports tape, or you have circulatory problems.