Therapeutic Effects of Combination Tape in Knee Osteoarthritis

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Taping is a non-invasive technique that has been used for various musculoskeletal conditions, including knee OA. However, there is limited research on the effects of combination taping techniques on disability, functional capacity, and knee isokinetic torque in patients with knee OA.

Detailed Description
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic condition, characterized by progressive loss of joint cartilage, leading to joint pain, stiffness, and functional disability. Knee OA is one of the most prevalent forms of OA, affecting millions of people worldwide. Various non-surgical treatment options have been reported, one of them is taping techniques. Combination taping is a unique treatment option, where two different types of taping is applied. However, there is limited research on the effects of combination taping techniques on disability, functional capacity, and knee isokinetic torque in patients with knee OA. So this study will be conducted to explore therapeutic effects in individuals who are suffering from knee OA

Official Title
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Combination Taping in Knee Osteoarthritis

Conditions
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Knee Osteoarthritis

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Combination taping


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: second degree knee osteoarthritis Exclusion Criteria: Sever obesity, sever osteoarthritis, history of knee surgery, allergy to the tape

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 45 Years
Maximum Age: 70 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Interventional Model Description: Blinded randomized controlled trial
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: study group<br>Receive combination taping in addition to conventional physiotherapy | Other: Combination taping<br>* Elastic and rigid tapes applied together for six weeks<br>* Other names: conventional physiotherapy;|
| Other: control group<br>Receive conventional physiotherapy | Other: Combination taping<br>* Elastic and rigid tapes applied together for six weeks<br>* Other names: conventional physiotherapy;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) | Knee disability questionnaire | Nine weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 minute walk test | Functional test | Nine weeks | 
| Time up and go test | Functional test | Nine weeks | 
| Knee isokinetic torque | Muscle strength | Nine weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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combination taping, osteoarthritis