Kinesiotape was applied to the lateral side of the affected hip for gluteus medius muscle. Each patient was positioned lying down with the affected side up, and two I-strips were used.

Sham tape was applied with a single I-strip without tension in tape or muscle stretch. After paper backing was completely removed, tape was essentially placed on the skin across the lateral side of the affected hip.

Two I-strips were used:

1. The first-third of one I-strip began at the posterior iliac crest, without tension as an anchor. Then the patient actively flexed and adducted the affected hip, thus, the middle-third of the tape was applied with approximately 50% tension. Then the hip was set in its original position and the last-third of the tape ended approximately greater trochanter without tension.
2. The first-third of the second I-strip was applied starting at the anterior iliac crest, without tension as an anchor. The patient actively extended and adducted the affected hip, thus, the middle-third of the tape was applied with approximately 50% tension. Then the hip was set in its original position and the last-third of the tape ended approximately greater trochanter without tension.

Horizontal 10 cm VAS (0, no pain; 10, the worst pain ever possible)

goniometric range of motion (ROM)