Effect of Combined Taping and Acupuncture Treatment for Chondromalacia Patella
Journal · Acupuncture in Medicine (2022)
Original authors · Kim EJ, Choi JY, Lim SM, et al.
DOI · 10.1177/09645284221127839
Summary
Sixty-six patients with chondromalacia patella were randomly assigned to taping + acupuncture treatment and acupuncture treatment alone groups and treated for 6 weeks. Stair descent pain and squat pain decreased significantly more in the combination group.
Key figures
Functional Pain Reduction
73%
Participants
66 subjects
Conclusion
The combination of patellar taping and acupuncture treatment is effective for improving functional pain in chondromalacia.
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