Therapeutic Effects of Kinesiotape in the Management of Gonarthrosis

Fenerbahce University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Gonarthrosis

Treatments: Other: Kinesiotape + home exercise; Other: Home exercise

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07124169

2015-17/04

Details and patient eligibility

About

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of kinesiotaping in addition to exercise for patients with knee osteoarthritis (gonarthrosis). Thirty-eight participants aged 45 to 65 were randomly assigned to two groups: one group performed a structured home exercise program three times weekly for 6 weeks, while the other group performed the same program and also received kinesiotaping once weekly. Outcomes included pain, stiffness, balance, and quality of life. Both groups demonstrated significant improvement; however, the kinesiotaping plus exercise group showed greater gains in pain reduction, mobility, and daily activities. These findings suggest that kinesiotaping combined with exercise may provide superior benefits compared with exercise alone in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

Enrollment: 38 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 45 to 65 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• having a diagnosis of primary gonarthrosis according to ACR classification criteria,
• being between 45 and 65 years of age,
• having a radiological diagnosis of gonarthrosis between Kellgren-Lawrence stage 1-3 ,
• signing the informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• presence of a neurological disorder affecting muscle strength or balance,
• history of any surgical operation on the knee, hip or spine,
• physiotherapy or injections for the knee within the previous year,
• presence of systemic conditions such as diabetes mellitus, vertigo, visual problems,
• history of severe trauma within the previous year

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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38 participants in 2 patient groups

Experimental (Kinesiotape+home exercise)

Experimental group

Description:

The taping procedure was repeated once a week, starting from the first week, for a total of 6 sessions. Mechanical correction technique and Ligament/Tendon correction technique, as kinesiotape application, were performed. ). A 6-week home exercise program was given to both the taping and control groups, three sessions per week. An individualized home exercise program was planned, considering EULAR and ACR recommendations. Each participant was given a structured home exercise program for approximately 30 minutes per day, at least 3 days a week. The program included moderate-intensity aerobic exercises (e.g., walking) and muscle-strengthening exercises targeting the quadriceps and hamstring muscles, along with flexibility and balance exercises. ).

Treatment:

Other: Kinesiotape + home exercise

control (home exercise )

Active Comparator group

Description:

A 6-week home exercise program was given to both the taping and control groups, three sessions per week. An individualized home exercise program was planned, considering EULAR and ACR recommendations. Each participant was given a structured home exercise program for approximately 30 minutes per day, at least 3 days a week. The program included moderate-intensity aerobic exercises (e.g., walking) and muscle-strengthening exercises targeting the quadriceps and hamstring muscles, along with flexibility and balance exercises.

Treatment:

Other: Home exercise