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NCT Number: NCT06086717

Comparison of Kinesio Taping and Dry Needling in Grade 1, 2 Knee Osteoarthritis

This study's aim was:

- To determine the effects of kinesio taping and dry needling on pain, ROMs, functional mobility, and quality of life in knee OA patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Osteoarthritis, Knee Arthritis Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Osteoarthritis Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Rheumatic Diseases Signs and Symptoms

Age range

40 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Riphah International University (RIU)

Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan

About this study

This was a randomized clinical trial in which Grade 1, 2 Knee Osteoarthritis patients were randomized into two groups: Group-A and Group-B. Group-A participants received Kinesio taping while Group-B participants received dry needling as an adjunct to the conventional physical therapy treatment. The intervention was carried out for four weeks with frequency of two sessions per week. Outcome measures were assessed at baseline, after two weeks, and after 4 weeks, using Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Knee Range of Motion (ROM), and SF-12 Quality of Life Questionnaire.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Clinically diagnosed patients of grade 1, 2 knee OA (Kallgren and Lawrence).
  • Pain and/or tenderness around knee joint
  • Knee OA patients with tightness in Quadriceps, Hamstrings, and Iliotibial band.
  • Patients with pain of >4 on VAS.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients who had received Intra-articular Steroid injections in knee joints.
  • Patients who had suffered a traumatic injury to knee joint within past 6 months prior to this study.
  • Patients with any surgical intervention to the knee joints.
  • Patients with peripheral vascular disease.
  • Patients with diagnosed tumors, malignancies, infection associated with knee joint.
  • Patients with lower limb metallic implants.

Treatment and study plan

Kinesio Taping

Other

One Y-shaped strap with 25% stretch was applied from the mid third of the thigh over the rectus femoris, then its ends directed toward the tibial tuberosity by enwrapping the patella from lateral and medial sides. In 45° knee flexion one eye strap from medial to lateral was applied through the collateral medial and lateral ligaments.

For the facilitation of VMO 1 eye strap with 25% stretch from medial aspect of thigh to quadriceps tendon. Lastly, 1 eye strap with 25% stretch from tibial tuberosity to lateral aspect of thigh for inhibition of Vastus lateralis

dry needling

Other

Following a protocol according to patient and limb, the tensor fasciae latae, hip adductors, hamstrings, quadriceps, gastrocnemius, and popliteus muscles were properly examined in each subject. These muscles are frequently involved in muscle-related knee pain.

Patients with knee OA who had at least one active MTrP that produced pain were recruited. Patients received a total of 8 DN sessions (2 sessions per week for 4 weeks) at all MTrPs of the lower limbs using the fast-in and fast-out technique (the needle was moved up and down within the muscle).

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain Score

    Time frame: Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.

    Pain was measured using Visual Analog Scale on a score from zero (0=no pain) to ten (10=worst pain possible).

  2. Knee ROM

    Time frame: Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.

    Knee ROM (flexion and extension) was assessed using universal goniometer.

Secondary outcomes

  1. WOMAC Score

    Time frame: Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.

    Patients' pain, stiffness, and physical functioning of the joints was assessed using WOMAC scale.

  2. Quality of Life Score

    Time frame: Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.

    Patients health-related quality of life was assessed using SF-12 questionnaire.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Kinesio Taping and Dry Needling in the Management of Grade 1, 2 Knee Osteoarthritis

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2023
First posted
Oct 17, 2023
Registry last updated
Oct 27, 2023

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