The was a study published ~5-6 y ago in Physical Therapy. I do not have it
handy. If I remember correctly the study looked and proprioception and other
measures in people with OA of the knee. Those who wore any kind of knee
support, it did not matter which, had increased proprioception and I believe
some of the other measures were improved too. Sorry to be so vague. At the
time I thought it was a pretty good study. If someone has the citation I
would appreciate it.
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> On 23/03/2001, Krista Scott-Dixon<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> << I do not advise the use of knee wraps for rehab training, nor do I
advise
> the use of blocks under the heels. Knee wraps tend to increase patellar
> compression and for some folks with knee problems that's pain city.
>
> If a client cannot go to full depth because of inflexible calves and
ankles,
> then we address that flexibility issue. >>
>
> *** Several different methods of knee taping are used in the lifting
sports,
> such as:
>
> 1. Very tight wrapping of the entire knee (typically used in
powerlifting)
> 2. Lighter taping of the lower leg just below the patella (often used in
> Olympic weightlifting).
>
> The former method (often using very tough, stiff wraps) plays a
mechanically
> supportive and proprioceptive role, whereas the latter (usually with much
> less stiff wraps) appears to involve mainly proprioceptive facilitation.
>
> It is the former method of taping which Krista correctly identifies as one
> which can exacerbate knee pain and possibly even cause further
deterioration
> of the articulating patellar surface. In competition and training, that
sort
> of taping is used for solely one repetition because it can also cut off
> circulation to the leg and damage muscle and other tissue if left on for
> prolonged periods. The latter method of (less tight) sub-patellar taping
may
> be used for longer periods and does not pose any increased risks for the
> patellar or knee joint. Many weightlifters who have knee pain curiously
find
> that this form of taping tends to decrease one's pain and allows them to
> complete heavy squatting and Olympic lifting workouts quite comfortably.
>
> Dr Mel C Siff
> Denver, USA
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Supertraining/
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