Effects of Patellar Taping on Brain Activity During Knee Joint Proprioception Tests Using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Author(s) -
Michael J. Callaghan,
Shane McKie,
P S Richardson,
Jacqueline Oldham
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.998
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1538-6724
pISSN - 0031-9023
DOI - 10.2522/ptj.20110209
Subject(s) - proprioception , functional magnetic resonance imaging , physical medicine and rehabilitation , knee joint , medicine , sensory system , psychology , patellofemoral pain syndrome , magnetic resonance imaging , motor control , primary motor cortex , physical therapy , transcranial magnetic stimulation , neuroscience , surgery , alternative medicine , pathology , stimulation , radiology
Patellar taping is a common treatment modality for physical therapists managing patellofemoral pain. However, the mechanisms of action remain unclear, with much debate as to whether its efficacy is due to a change in patellar alignment or an alteration in sensory input.
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