The effect of Kinesio-tape® on pain and vertical jump performance in active individuals with patellar tendinopathy.

Background: Patellar tendinopathy is a common inflammatory condition in athletes who undergo large volumes of running and jumping. Kinesio-tape® (KT) is proposed to provide pain relief; however, its effect has not been examined on patellar tendinopathy.

Objective: To examine the effects of KT on pain modulation for active individuals with patellar tendinopathy during functional activities.