The way you tape your knee depends on its purpose, whether it’s for a specific medical condition, stability, or pain relief. The type of tape you use can also affect your technique. Share on Pinterest ...

The two main kinds of tape have been effective in different studies. Rigid tape. This type doesn't stretch. It's designed to help keep an area from moving. Elastic tape. This type, also called kinesio ...

Patellar taping and bracing are thought to reduce chronic knee pain by increasing the patellofemoral contact area, which reduces stress in the knee joint. These interventions are popular, low-cost ...

When things are in the groove, they’re going smoothly. That surely is the case with your knee. As long as your kneecap (patella) stays in its groove in the knee, you can walk, run, sit, stand, kneel, ...

Want more tried and tested recommendations from the RW editors? Sign up to our monthly newsletter Kit Bag. Click here to subscribe. If you’ve found yourself suffering from runner’s knee (also known as ...