Year: 2026 | Month: May | Volume: 13 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 703-707
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260569
Immediate Effect on Q Angle After Application of Kinesio Taping Among Intermediate Badminton Players in Lunge Phase: An Experimental Study
Dr. Digvijay Rajendra Shitole (PT)1, Dr. Sucheta Golhar (PT)2, Dr. Chaitali Bhoir (PT)3
1Principal and MSK Professor at P.E.S. Modern College of Physiotherapy, Shivajinagar, Pune – 05, Maharashtra, India
2Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiotherapy, Project Guide, P.E.S. Modern College of Physiotherapy, Shivajinagar, Pune - 05, Maharashtra, India.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Digvijay Rajendra Shitole (PT)
ABSTRACT
Background: Badminton is a high-paced racquet sport associated with significant overuse injuries of the lower extremity. Abnormal Q-angle in badminton players during the lunge phase is a recognised risk factor for patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) and related knee pathologies. Kinesio taping (KT) has been widely used as a therapeutic intervention for pain management and functional improvement; however, its immediate effect on dynamic Q-angle in athletes remains unclear.
Objective: To study the immediate effect on Q-angle after application of Kinesio taping among intermediate badminton players in the lunge phase using Kinovea motion analysis software.
Materials and Methods: An experimental pre-post study design was employed. Intermediate badminton players with abnormal Q-angle and normal BMI (18–24.9 kg/m²) were recruited from sports complexes in and around Pune using convenience sampling. Pre-taping Q-angle was measured during the lunge phase using Kinovea video analysis software, followed by Kinesio tape application and post-taping reassessment under identical conditions. A paired t-test was used for statistical analysis (p ≤ 0.05).
Results: The mean pre-taping Q-angle was 18.83° and post-taping Q-angle was 18.88°. Statistical analysis using a paired t-test showed no significant difference in Q-angle following Kinesio tape application (p > 0.05).
Conclusion: Kinesio taping does not produce a statistically significant immediate change in dynamic Q-angle during the lunge phase in intermediate badminton players. Its primary benefits appear to be pain relief, improved proprioception, and functional support rather than direct biomechanical realignment.
Keywords: Q-angle, Kinesio taping, Badminton, Lunge phase, Patellofemoral pain syndrome, Kinovea software
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