Effects of KT and Rigid Taping in Knee OA.

July 13, 2023 updated by: Riphah International University

Comparisons of the Effects of Kinesio Taping and Rigid Taping in Knee Osteoarthritis

The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of kinesio taping and rigid taping in Knee Osteoarthritis to alleviate symptoms like pain, reduce range of motion and functional limitations. A randomized control trial was conducted at Atta Memorial Hospital, Airport Society, Rawalpindi and Makkah Medical Complex, Rawalpindi. The sample size was 36 calculated through G-Power. The participants were divided into two interventional groups each having 18 participants. The study duration was six months. Sampling technique applied was Non probability convenient sampling. Only 40 to 60 years' participants with grade 1-3 Knee Osteoarthritis according to kellgren-Lawrence scale were included in the study. Tools used in this study are Visual analogue scale, WOMAC Index, timed up and go test and Goniometer self-structured Questionnaire. Data was collected before and immediately after the application of intervention on First day and then again at the end of session on 14th and 28th day. Data analyzed through SPSS version 23.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Osteoarthritis (OA), also referred to as degenerative joint disease, primary OA, wear-and-tear arthritis, or age-related arthritis, is the most common cause of disability in the US and around the world. In medical terminology, arthritis refers to joint inflammation. More than 100 rheumatic diseases and ailments that affect the joints, the tissues surrounding the joints, and other connective tissue are collectively referred to as arthritis in the public health sector(1). By 2020, OA will rank as the fourth most common cause of disability, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), making it one of the most incapacitating musculoskeletal ailments. Globally, the socioeconomic, psychological, and physical toll increased. The main leading factor affecting mobility is knee osteoarthritis. Among patients with knee OA, knee discomfort, decreased knee flexibility, and functional impossibility are frequent clinical symptoms during daily activities(2). Almost any joint can be compromised by osteoarthritis, although the hands, knees, hips, and feet are the most frequently affected ,but most commonly involved joint is knee joint(3). Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent, degenerative, multifactorial joint condition that is characterized by chronic pain and functional dysfunction . Nearly half of all OA cases worldwide are knee OA, which gets worse as people get older and more obese(4, 5). Knee discomfort, which contributes to OA, was also brought on by inactivity or a sedentary lifestyle. In order to prevent pain when engaging in physical activity, people with knee OA further restrict their mobility(6).

Diagnosis of Knee Osteoarthritis: The presence of typical symptoms, physical exam findings, test data, and imaging characteristics all help to confirm a medical diagnosis of knee OA. Knee osteoarthritis can't be diagnosed based on single finding from the followings Literature review: The randomized control trial was conducted in Turkey on osteoarthritis patient to see the effect of kinesio taping results indicate that there were clear decrease in Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) scores (15). In this study there were 13 males (32%) and 28 females (68%). In both groups (K Tape and sham tape) VAS for activity pain, VAS for nocturnal pain, Lequesne index score, NHP score decreased significantly. NHP energy scores were different significantly between the groups in favor of sham taping at the end of the 12-day period. Another research conducted in Germany, the main finding of this study is that wearing a kinesio tape over 3 consecutive days is effective to improve the self-reported perception of pain, joint stiffness, and physical function in patients with OA compared with a sham tape or no intervention (16). The research conducted in Iran on effect of kinesio taping on functional disability in knee osteoarthritic patients result shows that in the kinesio tape group, a statistically significant improvement was observed in the reconstruction of the joint sense position at 30 and 60 angles of knee flexion before and after treatment (17). Therapeutic taping seemed to be superior to control taping in pain control for knee osteoarthritis. Non-elastic taping, but not elastic taping, provides benefits in pain reduction and functional performance (18)

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

36

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan, 46222
        • Atta Memorial Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Age group 40 to 60 years of age.
  2. Both genders.
  3. Radiological findings showing symptomatic 1-3 grade knee osteoarthritis.
  4. Sub-acute and chronic knee pain.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Systemic rheumatoid disease.
  2. Hypersensitive skin or lesions in the areas of application for tapes.
  3. Inability to perform functional tests needed according to the research protocol
  4. Diagnosed or suspected cancer in the region.
  5. Within 6 months of intra-articular injections.
  6. Constant use of painkillers for alleviation of pain in different regions of the body.
  7. Constant use of any orthotics.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Kinesio Tape Group
Kinesio tape applied along with conventional treatment
Other: Kinesio Tape Group

Physiotherapy Protocol Followed:

  • Hot pack and TENS application for 10 minutes.
  • Knee isometric exercises by placing roller beneath knee joint and pressing it by keeping leg straight and holding it for 10-15 seconds with 10 repetitions.
  • Stretching of hamstrings and gastrocnemius muscles, maintaining stretch for 20 seconds and 7 repetitions should be performed.
  • Tibio-femoral glides and patellar mobilizations will be performed.
  • At the end kinesio taping will be performed at knee joint for inhibition.

Same procedure will be followed in all follow ups at day 1, day 14 and day 28.

Other: Rigid Tape Group

Physiotherapy Protocol Followed:

  • Hot pack and TENS application for 10 minutes.
  • Knee isometric exercises by placing roller beneath knee joint and pressing it by keeping leg straight and holding it for 10-15 seconds with 10 repetitions.
  • Stretching of hamstrings and gastrocnemius muscles, maintaining stretch for 20 seconds and 7 repetitions should be performed.
  • Tibio-femoral glides and patellar mobilizations will be performed.
  • At the end rigid tape will be applied on knee joint to provide stability.

Same procedure will be followed in all follow ups at day 1, day 14 and day 28
Experimental: Rigid tape Group
Rigid tape applied along with conventional treatment
Other: Kinesio Tape Group

Physiotherapy Protocol Followed:

  • Hot pack and TENS application for 10 minutes.
  • Knee isometric exercises by placing roller beneath knee joint and pressing it by keeping leg straight and holding it for 10-15 seconds with 10 repetitions.
  • Stretching of hamstrings and gastrocnemius muscles, maintaining stretch for 20 seconds and 7 repetitions should be performed.
  • Tibio-femoral glides and patellar mobilizations will be performed.
  • At the end kinesio taping will be performed at knee joint for inhibition.

Same procedure will be followed in all follow ups at day 1, day 14 and day 28.

Other: Rigid Tape Group

Physiotherapy Protocol Followed:

  • Hot pack and TENS application for 10 minutes.
  • Knee isometric exercises by placing roller beneath knee joint and pressing it by keeping leg straight and holding it for 10-15 seconds with 10 repetitions.
  • Stretching of hamstrings and gastrocnemius muscles, maintaining stretch for 20 seconds and 7 repetitions should be performed.
  • Tibio-femoral glides and patellar mobilizations will be performed.
  • At the end rigid tape will be applied on knee joint to provide stability.

Same procedure will be followed in all follow ups at day 1, day 14 and day 28

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis (OA) Index
Time Frame: 6 months
The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis (OA) Index is a tested questionnaire to assess symptoms and physical functional disability in patients with OA of the knee and the hip
6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
ROM
Time Frame: 6 months.
The Goniometer is an accurate and trustworthy way of measuring knee ROM, as well as a handy and readily available measure of outcome for scientific studies and physiotherapy practice.
6 months.
Visual Analogue Scale
Time Frame: 6 months.

The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is a pain outcome measure that is dependable, legitimate, receptive and widely utilized. It's made up of a single 10 cm horizontal line with two designations, "no pain" and "worst possible pain," positioned at each end of the line. Participants are instructed to put a pointy marker on the line representing their level of pain.

Visual Analogue Scale has high reliability for pain which is 0.97 and has minimal measurement error which is 0.03
6 months.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Lal Gul Khan, MScNMPT, Riphah International University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 15, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 12, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

June 20, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 7, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 13, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

July 14, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 14, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 13, 2023

Last Verified

July 1, 2023

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • RiphahIU Muhammad Saad

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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