Acute Effects of Two Neoprene Knee Sleeves

Eskisehir Osmangazi University

Status

Completed

Conditions

Knee Osteoarthristis

Treatments

Other: Neoprene elastic knee sleeve

Other: Neoprene elastic knee sleeve with metal supports

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06813716

ESOGUFtr1

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aimed to evaluate the immediate effects of two different types of elastic neoprene knee sleeves on balance and pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). One knee sleeve was a standard elastic neoprene sleeve, while the other had four metal supports for additional stability.

In this randomized controlled study, 60 patients (50 females, 10 males) diagnosed with KOA were divided into two groups:

Group 1: Wore a standard elastic neoprene knee sleeve Group 2: Wore a neoprene knee sleeve with four metal supports

Each participant underwent clinical assessments before and after wearing the knee sleeve. The following tests were used:

Balance Assessments:

Berg Balance Scale (BBS): Measures overall balance ability. Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test: Evaluates mobility and fall risk. Functional Reach Test (FRT): Assesses stability by measuring how far a person can reach forward.

Fall Index (Tetrax® posturography): Provides an objective measure of fall risk.

Pain Assessment:

Visual Analog Scale (VAS): Measures the intensity of pain.

Further long-term studies are necessary to determine whether these immediate benefits persist over time.

Full description

KOA is a common joint disorder that leads to pain, stiffness, and impaired balance, increasing the risk of falls. Knee sleeves are often used as supportive devices to provide stability and reduce pain. However, there is limited evidence on their effectiveness in improving balance and reducing pain in KOA patients.

Enrollment

60 patients

Sex

All

Ages

45 to 75 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Radiographic knee osteoarthritis grade 2 (mild) or 3 (moderate) according to Kellgren-Lawrence scale,
Knee muscle strength of 4 and above and those who voluntarily participated in the study
Signed the informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

Patients with arthroscopy of the knee joint within the last 1 year, knee and/or hip replacement,
Limitation of joint range of motion,
History of inflammatory rheumatic disease,
History of vestibular and cerebellar disease,
Visual loss of less than 2/10 in both eyes,
History of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system (Parkinson's disease, stroke, ataxia, dementia, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropath etc.)