The effects of two therapeutic patellofemoral taping techniques on strength, endurance, and pain responses.

Objective: To compare the effects of taping techniques on clinical measures in patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) patients.

Design: Crossover experimental design.

Setting: Controlled laboratory.

24-Week study on the use of collagen hydrolysate as a dietary supplement in athletes with activity-related joint pain.

Background: Collagen hydrolysate is a nutritional supplement that has been shown to exert an anabolic effect on cartilage tissue. Its administration appears beneficial in patients with osteoarthritis.

Objective: To investigate the effect of collagen hydrolysate on activity-related joint pain in athletes who are physically active and have no evidence of joint disease.