This randomized controlled study evaluated whether kinesio taping provided additional benefits compared with sham taping in women with knee osteoarthritis who had received platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment as part of routine clinical care. Sixty women aged 50 to 65 years with Kellgren-Lawrence grade 1 to 3 knee osteoarthritis were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either kinesio taping or sham taping. Taping was applied once weekly for 6 weeks. Participants were assessed before taping and at weeks 3, 6, and 12. Outcomes included pain, function, physical performance, knee extensor strength, knee range of motion, and quality of life. The study aimed to determine whether kinesio taping after PRP treatment was more effective than sham taping in improving pain, function, physical performance, knee extensor strength, knee range of motion and quality of life.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
Therapeutic kinesio taping was applied once weekly for 6 weeks. A Y-cut tape was applied over the quadriceps muscle with 20% to 25% tension. Two web-cut tapes were applied around the knee with 10% to 15% tension. Each application remained in place for 5 days.
Sham taping was applied once weekly for 6 weeks. Two strips of tape were placed transversely 10 cm and 20 cm above the superior border of the patella without tape tension or a specific kinesio taping technique. Each application remained in place for 5 days.
Kafkas University Health Research and Application Hospital
Kars, Turkey (Türkiye)
Knee Pain Intensity
Knee pain was assessed using an 11-point Numerical Rating Scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity.
Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 3, 6, and 12
Function ((Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC))
Knee pain, stiffness, and physical function were assessed using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). The pain, stiffness, and physical function subscale scores range from 0 to 20, 0 to 8, and 0 to 68, respectively. The total score ranges from 0 to 96. Higher scores indicate worse pain, stiffness, and functional limitation.
Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 3, 6, and 12
30-Second Chair Stand Test
Functional performance was assessed using the 30-Second Chair Stand Test. The number of complete stands performed from a 44-cm-high chair within 30 seconds was recorded. A higher number of completed stands indicates better functional performance.
Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 3, 6, and 12
40-Meter Fast-Paced Walk Test
Functional walking performance was assessed using the 40-Meter Fast-Paced Walk Test. The time required to complete a total distance of 40 meters was recorded in seconds. A shorter completion time indicates better walking performance.
Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 3, 6, and 12
9-Step Stair Test
Stair performance was assessed by recording the time required to ascend and descend 9 steps as quickly and safely as possible without assistance. The completion time was recorded in seconds. A shorter time indicates better functional performance.
Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 3, 6, and 12
Knee Extensor Strength
Maximal isometric knee extensor muscle strength was measured using a hand-held dynamometer with the hip and knee positioned at 90 degrees of flexion. Three measurements were performed, and the mean value was recorded in kilograms. Higher values indicate greater muscle strength.
Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 3, 6, and 12
Knee Flexion Range of Motion
Active knee flexion range of motion was measured using a universal goniometer. Three measurements were performed, and the mean value was recorded in degrees.
Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 3, 6, and 12
Knee Extension Range of Motion
Active knee extension range of motion was measured using a universal goniometer. Three measurements were performed, and the mean value was recorded in degrees.
Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 3, 6, and 12
Change in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Domain Scores
Quality of life was assessed using the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). The instrument evaluates eight domains: physical functioning, physical role limitations, emotional role limitations, emotional well-being, social functioning, energy/fatigue, bodily pain, and general health. Each domain is scored from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better health-related quality of life.
Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 3, 6, and 12
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