Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a general phrase that refers to discomfort in the
Patellofemoral joint and associated soft tissues, including the kneecap, tendons, and
ligaments.
In 2019, a comparative study conducted. They pick 30 respondents randomly, who met the
study's inclusion requirements and expressed a willingness to participate. They were split
into two groups; fifteen subjects per group. Each group received treatment for four weeks,
with sessions occurring every other day. PRP with Kinesiotaping is in Group A(n=15), and
traditional therapy is in Group B(n=15). Both groups underwent ultrasonic treatment and VMO
strengthening. Data analysis was carried out statistically using paired t tests within groups
and unpaired t tests across groups. The study's findings indicated that both groups of
therapy were successful, however PRP combined with Kinesiotaping significantly reduced pain
and improved functional limits in patients with persistent Patellofemoral OA.
In 2020, a double blind RCT study conductred. Based on the mechanical correction approaches,
43 women with at least a 3-month history of PFPS were randomized into three groups: KT for
patellar medialization, KT for lateral rotation of the femur and tibia, and the control
group. The identical 12-week muscle- building and motor-control exercises were administered
to all groups. The numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) at rest and during exertion, the kujala
score (AKPS), and the single jump hop test were used to assess knee pain and function at
baseline, at 6 weeks, at the end of therapy (12 weeks), and during the 12-week follow-up.
Results of the study showed that, in the 6-week and 12-week follow-ups, there were clinically
significant differences between the KT with lateral rotation of femur and tibia and the
control group in terms of the AKPS and NPRS scores during effort. Pain and function
significantly improved in all groups (within group).
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a prevalent issue among the adults due to prolong sitting,
ascending or descending stairs frequently, crouching and walking. The majority of research
studies have primarily focused on other age groups, such as older adults or adolescents and
very little study was done regarding this issue among young adults. To the best of our
knowledge although in the past many studies have worked on mulligan pain release phenomenon
with mobilization, or exercise therapy have been practiced in the treatment of Patellofemoral
pain syndrome were found effective individually, but there is a lack of comprehensive studies
including randomized clinical trials directly comparing the mulligan pain release phenomenon
with or without taping on management of Patellofemoral pain syndrome. This RCT will aims to
evaluate the effectiveness of two commonly utilized techniques, Mulligan pain release
phenomenon and taping will ascertain that if two of these, Mulligan pain release phenomenon
and taping, may have different effects on the Patellofemoral pain syndrome, knee range of
motion and pain in young population with PFPS.