Part 1 – functional tests in controlled environment
Table 2 presents the VAS pain scores during the different functional tests for each condition. Significant differences were found on the single-leg decline squat (10×) in the patellar strap and sports tape condition com-pared with control (14-mm decrease, P = 0.04; 13-mm decrease, P = 0.04). In the patellar strap condition the VAS pain score during the vertical jump test (one leg)
decreased 11.5 mm (P = 0.06) compared with control. No significant differences were found compared with placebo.