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The effectiveness of Kinesio Taping® for mobility and functioning improvement in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness of the Kinesio Taping® method for mobility and functioning improvement for patients with knee osteoarthritis (KO). DESIGN:Randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial. SETTING:Outpatient rehabilitation department. SUBJECTS:A total of 187 subjects with symptomatic I-III grade KO participated; of these, 157 subjects were included in the analyses (intervention group, n?=?81 (123 knees); control group, n?=?76 (114 knees). INTERVENTION:The intervention group received a specific Kinesio Taping application, and the control group received non-specific knee taping for a month. MAIN MEASURES:Changes in Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Scores (KOOS), knee active range of motion, 10-Meter Walk, and the five times sit to stand tests (5xSST) were assessed at baseline, after four?weeks of taping, and a month post taping intervention. Subjective participants' experiences and opinions on the effect of knee taping were evaluated. The chosen level of significance was p??0.05). The change from baseline in gait speed in the intervention group after taping month was +0.04?±?0.1?m/s, at follow-up +0.06?±?0.1?m/s; in control group +0.07?±?0.1?m/s, and +0.09?±?0.1?m/s; the change in time needed to accomplish 5xSST was -2.2?±?3.2?seconds, at follow-up -2.4?±?3.1?seconds; in control group -2.8?±?3.6?seconds, and -2.4?±?4?seconds. Improved knee flexion and enhancement in functioning assessed by KOOS were noticed in both groups, with lasting improvement to follow up. No difference in the change in the above-mentioned outcomes was found between groups (p?>?0.05). Fewer subjects (6.2% (5) vs. 21.1% (16), ?2?=?7.5, df?=?2, p?=?0.024) from Kinesio Taping group were unsure if taping alleviated their mobility and more intervention group patients indicated higher subjective satisfaction with the effect of knee taping to symptom and mobility alleviation than control group (p?

SUBMITTER: Donec V

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7376619 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The effectiveness of Kinesio Taping<sup>®</sup> for mobility and functioning improvement in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial.

Donec Venta V Kubilius Raimondas R

Clinical rehabilitation 20200506 7

<h4>Objective</h4>To evaluate the effectiveness of the Kinesio Taping<sup>®</sup> method for mobility and functioning improvement for patients with knee osteoarthritis (KO).<h4>Design</h4>Randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial.<h4>Setting</h4>Outpatient rehabilitation department.<h4>Subjects</h4>A total of 187 subjects with symptomatic I-III grade KO participated; of these, 157 subjects were included in the analyses (intervention group, <i>n</i> = 81 (123 knees); control group, <i>n </i>= ...[more]

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Project description:BackgroundKinesio Taping® method is a nonpharmacological alternative for pain management in musculoskeletal disorders. However, the existing evidence is insufficient to assess its full effectiveness for pain management in knee osteoarthritis (KO). Our aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Kinesio Taping method in reducing knee pain for KO patients.MethodsIn this randomized, double blind, controlled trial, we recruited 187 patients with grade I-III KO who were allocated to either the Kinesio Taping or control group. The study was carried out in outpatient facility. Either Kinesio Taping or nonspecific taping was applied on the affected knee area for 4 weeks. Pain evaluation was performed at baseline, after 1 month of taping and after 1 further month without taping. The data on usage of painkillers were collected; Numeric Pain Rating Scale; an algometer, and Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Scores (KOOS) pain subscale were used to assess pain. Tolerance and subjective opinions toward the effectiveness of taping were evaluated. The chosen level of significance was p < 0.05, ß ⩽ 0.2.ResultsThe majority (>70%) of both groups' patients indicated that tapes reduced the knee pain. The reported use of painkillers decreased, in addition to self-reported increase in the KOOS subscale, thereby indicating pain alleviation. All self-reported improvement remained at the 1-month follow up (p < 0.05). Significantly higher and clinically meaningful reduction of pain intensity was found in the Kinesio Taping group after the treatment month, in comparison with the control group (p < 0.05). More pain reduction was reported in the daytime for participants in the Kinesio Taping group at the follow up (p = 0.022). No changes in algometry results were observed.ConclusionsElastic taping can safely relieve knee pain and reduce the need for pharmacological management in KO. A specific Kinesio Taping technique is clinically more beneficial for knee-pain alleviation in comparison with nonspecific taping.[ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03076177.].

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The effectiveness of Kinesio Taping® for mobility and functioning improvement in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial.

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The effectiveness of Kinesio Taping<sup>®</sup> for mobility and functioning improvement in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial.

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