Date of Award
2016
Publisher
North Dakota State University
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Awarded
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
College
Human Sciences and Education
Faculty Advisor
Lyman, Katie
Description
Background: There is limited quantitative research on joint space measurements to support the use of Kinesio Tape Space Correction Method®. There is limited to no research regarding the use of diagnostic ultrasound to take a measurement of specific joint spaces. Methods: 32 subjects with bilaterally-healthy knees, no reported surgeries or reported allergies to Kinesio Tape®, reported their dominant knee to the researcher, who then measured their patellofemoral joint space with diagnostic ultrasound. Measurements were taken, the Kinesio Tape Space Correction Method® was applied, and left on for 10 minutes with the patient in a non-weight-bearing position. After 10 minutes, the joint space was re-measured. Results: There was a statistically significant difference (t[31]=2.823, p=.008) between pre-and post-taped patella to femur measurements. Conclusion: Results indicate that patellofemoral joint spaces can be increased by the Kinesio Tape Space Correction Method® after 10 minutes of application. Keywords: Kinesio Tape®, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Patellofemoral Joint Space
Recommended Citation
Keister, Kassiann Deen, "The Effects of the Space Correction Kinesio Taping Method (R) on the Patellofemoral Joint Measured by Diagnostic Ultrasound" (2016). Health Nutrition and Exercise Science. 17.
https://digitalcommons.ndsu.edu/health-nutrition-exercise-sci/17
Rights
NDSU Policy 190.6.2
Rights Link
https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf
Handle Identifier
https://hdl.handle.net/10365/27875