Effect of Kinesiotape on Postural Control in Non-operated Anterior Cruciate Ligament Subjects

Effect of Kinesiotape on Postural Control in Subjects With Non-operated Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries: a Randomized, Double-blind Clinical Trial

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are the most common traumatic knee ligament injuries. This lesion has a devastating influence on patients' activity levels and quality of life. ACL injuries are most frequent between the ages of 15 and 45 years. Individuals who choose conservative treatment must undergo physical therapy to strengthen muscles around the knee, notably the quadriceps femoris and hamstring muscles. It had been described that in absence of surgical treatment, the knee remains unstable and vulnerable to injury having a much poorer prognosis. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of neuromuscular taping (kinesiotape) compared to placebo in patients with non-operated anterior cruciate ligament rupture.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients of both sexes, diagnosed with ACL rupture (clinical and imaging) between 18 and 60 years old and not yet operated.
• Rupture isolated or combined with meniscopathy including bucket-handle.
• Partial or complete ACL rupture.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cognitive impairment that prevents understanding of simple commands.
• Unhealed wounds in the knee complex.
• Severe skin diseases and alterations.
• Previous history of allergy to any type of bandage.
• Neurological disease with impaired balance.
• Manifest deformity of the musculoskeletal system