Efficacy of Kinesiotaping During Rehabilitation Following Total Knee Replacement Surgery (KT-TKR)

SRH Gesundheitszentrum Bad Herrenalb

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Postoperative Recovery; Rehabilitation Outcome; Total Knee Replacement

Treatments: Device: Kinesiotaping (KT); Other: Standard Rehabilitation

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: NETWORK

Identifiers

NCT06831682

Study2024-BadHerrenalb-01

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of Kinesiotaping (KT) within postoperative rehabilitation after Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery by determining whether KT enhances early postoperative outcomes, in terms of reduction of swelling, pain relief and improvement in the function of the knee joint, compared to conventional rehabilitation without the use of KT.

Full description

Kinesiotaping and Rehabilitation after Total Knee Replacement The effectiveness of Kinesiotaping (KT) in postoperative rehabilitation remains scientifically unproven, despite its widespread use. KT is believed to reduce pain and swelling, improve muscle function, and enhance joint mobility by promoting blood flow and lymphatic drainage. However, high-quality studies assessing its efficacy, particularly following Total Knee Replacement (TKR), are lacking.

Aim of the Study The aim of this study is to demonstrate that KT, when applied during inpatient rehabilitation after TKR, improves clinical outcomes compared to standard rehabilitation without KT.

Specifically, the investigators aim to show that:

KT reduces postoperative swelling and pain, thereby enhancing knee function. KT promotes faster recovery of muscle strength and range of motion. KT shortens the time needed to achieve key postoperative milestones, allowing for a more effective rehabilitation process.

Enrollment: 102 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Adults aged ≥18 years.
• Patients who have undergone primary Total Knee Replacement (TKR) with uncomplicated wound conditions.
• No signs of infection post-surgery.
• Ability to understand study procedures and complete required questionnaires.

Exclusion criteria

• Revision TKR surgeries.
• Early postoperative complications (e.g., wound healing disorders, deep infections, thrombosis).
• Severe comorbidities (e.g., heart failure NYHA class 3-4, renal insufficiency grade 3-4, chronic lymphedema, dermatological conditions).
• Known allergies to Kinesiotaping (KT) or adhesive materials.
• Neurological or neuromuscular disorders.
• Cognitive impairments (e.g., dementia) affecting compliance.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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102 participants in 2 patient groups

Kinesiotaping group

Experimental group

Description:

Patients in this group will receive Kinesiotaping (KT) in addition to standard rehabilitation following TKR surgery. KT will be applied using various techniques, including lymphatic, muscle, and ligament taping.

Treatment:

Other: Standard Rehabilitation

Device: Kinesiotaping (KT)

Control group (no KT)

Active Comparator group

Description:

Patients in this group will receive standard rehabilitation following TKR surgery without the application of Kinesiotaping.

Treatment:

Other: Standard Rehabilitation