Taping Essay

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The increase in participation in sports among children and adolescents has led to an increase in sports related injuries; therefore, increasing the use of physiotherapy and taping. Taping has been used by physical therapists to rehabilitate injuries and stabilize the patella. The purpose is to lessen the intensity of the pain or the likelihood of recurrent injuries on the knee post-injury; especially if the athlete chooses to continue their participation sports. In most studies, knee injuries result from organized sports at the high school, college, or professional level. Females are more inclined to seek the attention of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) than males post-knee injury or knee pain.
Individuals who experience anterior knee pain are more likely to seek care. Anterior knee pain and other knee issues have many causes. Muscle imbalances, poor running form, misaligned hips or poor posture, poor nutrition, overtraining, compensation for another injury, hyperextension, arthritis, and blunt trauma to ligaments are just a few of the most common causes of knee pain. Biomechanical causes of knee pain are poor mobility of the joints, torn or pathologic menisci, arthritis, plica, chondromalacia patellae or any other bone related problems. Common effective treatments for these conditions increasing circulation, providing support, reducing pressure, and maintaining range of motion.
Physical Therapists (PTs), or physiotherapists, provide services that aim to restore the patient to full mobility with little to no effort that have suffered from injuries or disease. PTs work closely with patients and clients to promote, restore, and maintain their overall health and wellness for fitness and more active lifestyles. Patients may i...

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...ll not against the cartilage using a special form of athletic tape, helps to decrease the amount of pain in patients with knee pain and knee injuries like ACL tears, PFPS and in patellofemoral osteoarthritis.
The purpose of this study is to determine if the risk and severity of knee injuries in female athletes will influence participation in sports and the likelihood that female athletes will pursue preventative measures. Although there are precautions that should be taken and exercises that can be done to lower the chances of suffering from tears and overuse and underuse injuries, there are no guarantees that female athletes will follow the instructions prescribed by a doctor. However, females that have previously suffered from injuries would take the precautions seriously in order to continue full participation, without restrictions, in their respective sports.

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