Impact of Kinesiology Taping on Knee Osteoarthritis: Evaluating Effects on Pain, Stability, and Functional Performance in Patients

Authors: Fahdah A. Aljamaan, Anoud O. Alanezi, Reem M. Aldosary, Eman A. Almutairi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13354733

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gt7hh8

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Objective: This study investigates the impact of kinesiology taping (KT) on pain, joint stability, and functional performance in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).

Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 50 participants diagnosed with knee OA, assigned to either KT (n=25) or a placebo taping group (n=25). KT was applied twice a week for 8 weeks. Outcomes were measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, single-leg stance and functional reach tests for joint stability, and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and 6-minute walk test (6MWT) for functional performance.

Results: The KT group demonstrated significant reductions in pain (VAS: 3.1 ± 1.0 vs. 5.2 ± 1.2, p < 0.001), improved joint stability (single-leg stance: 27.8 ± 6.3 seconds vs. 18.2 ± 5.6 seconds, p < 0.001; functional reach: 18.2 ± 4.2 cm vs. 14.7 ± 4.0 cm, p = 0.03), and enhanced functional performance (WOMAC score: 32.7 ± 11.8 vs. 45.3 ± 13.0, p = 0.02; 6MWT distance: 500.4 ± 60.2 meters vs. 440.3 ± 55.2 meters, p = 0.01) compared to the control group.

Conclusion: KT effectively reduces pain, improves joint stability, and enhances functional performance in knee OA patients. These findings suggest that KT can be a valuable adjunctive treatment for managing knee OA symptoms.

Keywords: kinesiology taping, knee osteoarthritis, pain reduction, joint stability, functional performance, randomized controlled trial

Paper Id: 231055

Published On: 2022-06-07

Published In: Volume 10, Issue 3, May-June 2022

Cite This: Impact of Kinesiology Taping on Knee Osteoarthritis: Evaluating Effects on Pain, Stability, and Functional Performance in Patients - Fahdah A. Aljamaan, Anoud O. Alanezi, Reem M. Aldosary, Eman A. Almutairi - IJIRMPS Volume 10, Issue 3, May-June 2022. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.13354733

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