EFFECT OF KINESIOTAPING ON PAIN, RANGE OF MOTION, PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE AND FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY IN PATIENTS WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS- A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL

Abstract

Aim of Study: The aim of the study was to conduct a randomized control study to check the efciency of kinesiotaping in Knee Osteoarthritis patients. Material and Method: 30 subjects both male and female with unilateral / bilateral knee osteoarthritis were included in the study as per inclusion and exclusion criteria. Awritten informed consent was signed by the subjects in their own language. The subjects were assigned into two groups, Group (A) Experimental Group (n=15): received treatment with kinesiotaping and supervised exercise program. Group (B) Control Group (n=15): received treatment with supervised exercise program only. Outcomes were measured by Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), modied Western Ontario and McMaster universities OA index (m. WOMAC), Timed Up and Go test (TUG) and Goniometer. Appropriate statistical tool was applied. Result: The result showed that there was signicant (p<0.05) improvement in NPRS, m.WOMAC, TUG and ROM in both groups A & B after 6 weeks of treatment. But when compared between group A & B; group A showed signicant (p<0.05) improvement as compared to group B. Conclusion: The Kinesiotaping along with supervised exercise program showed statistically signicant improvement in reducing pain, functional disability increasing range of motion and physical performance as compared to the Supervised exercise program alone. Thus, Kinesiotaping along with supervised exercise program was more effective as compared to the supervised exercise program alone.