The Effects of Patellar Taping on Knee Kinetics, Kinematics, and Vastus Lateralis Muscle Activity During Stair Ambulation in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain

Abstract

Although patellar taping resulted in decreased pain and increased knee extensor moments, knee flexion angles, and cadence during stair ambulation, the vastus lateralis EMG activity level did not change with taping. Based on data from the vastus lateralis, care must be taken if improved gait parameters indicate change in muscle recruitment.