The Effect of Patellar Taping on the Onset of Vastus Medialis Obliquus and Vastus Lateralis Muscle Activity in Persons With Patellofemoral Pain

Abstract

Taping of the patellofemoral joint in the manner used in this study changed the timing of VMO and VL activity in subjects with patellofemoral pain during step-up and step-down tasks. The earlier activation of the VMO may alter the movement of the patella, and further research is needed to determine whether this occurs and whether it is beneficial.