| dc.contributor.author | Keister, Kassiann Deen | |
| dc.description.abstract | 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 | en_US |
| dc.publisher | North Dakota State University | |
| dc.rights | NDSU Policy 190.6.2 | |
| dc.title | The Effects of the Space Correction Kinesio Taping Method (R) on the Patellofemoral Joint Measured by Diagnostic Ultrasound | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-03-27T18:17:51Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-03-27T18:17:51Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2016 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10365/27875 | |
| dc.rights.uri | https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf | |
| ndsu.degree | Master of Science (MS) | en_US |
| ndsu.college | Human Sciences and Education | en_US |
| ndsu.department | Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences | en_US |
| ndsu.advisor | Lyman, Katie | |
