Comparative effects of kinesiotaping with and without combined chain exercises on pain, range of motion, and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial

Objectives: To compare the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) with and without Combined Chain Exercises (CCEs) on pain, range of motion (ROM), and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: This randomized control trial was conducted at Riphah Rehabilitation Center and Ittefaq...

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Main Authors: Sobia Maqbool, Hina Gul, Janisar Zainab, Rida Mustafa
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Published: Khyber Medical University 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.kmuj.kmu.edu.pk/article/view/23294
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author Sobia Maqbool
Hina Gul
Janisar Zainab
Rida Mustafa
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description Objectives: To compare the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) with and without Combined Chain Exercises (CCEs) on pain, range of motion (ROM), and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: This randomized control trial was conducted at Riphah Rehabilitation Center and Ittefaq Hospital, Lahore, over six months. Thirty-eight patients with Grade II knee OA (Kellgren and Lawrence classification) aged 40–60 years were recruited using a convenience sampling technique and allocated into two groups via the lottery method. Group A received KT with CCEs, while Group B received KT only. Pain, ROM, and quality of life were assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), goniometer, and SF-36, respectively, at baseline and after 4 weeks. Baseline treatment included hot packs and ultrasound. Statistical analyses were performed using paired and independent t-tests. Results: Data from 34 participants (17 per group) were analyzed. Group A (KT with CCEs) showed statistically significant improvements compared to Group B (KT only) across all parameters: NPRS (p = 0.017), knee flexion (p = 0.035), knee extension (p = 0.004), and SF-36 (p = 0.002). Within-group comparisons also revealed significant improvements in Group A across all outcomes (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Kinesio Taping combined with Chain Exercises significantly improved pain, ROM, and quality of life in knee OA patients compared to Kinesio Taping alone. These findings suggest that integrating CCEs with KT may provide more effective rehabilitation for knee OA.
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spelling doaj-art-8d24469d3b304d65a1ad5b4d330903f92025-08-20T03:07:21ZengKhyber Medical UniversityKhyber Medical University Journal2305-26432305-26512024-12-011643283310.35845/kmuj.2024.232942065Comparative effects of kinesiotaping with and without combined chain exercises on pain, range of motion, and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trialSobia Maqbool0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2691-5359Hina Gul1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6161-8099Janisar Zainab2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1953-4523Rida Mustafa3https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8771-8631Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore, PakistanFaculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The Superior University, Lahore, PakistanObjectives: To compare the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) with and without Combined Chain Exercises (CCEs) on pain, range of motion (ROM), and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: This randomized control trial was conducted at Riphah Rehabilitation Center and Ittefaq Hospital, Lahore, over six months. Thirty-eight patients with Grade II knee OA (Kellgren and Lawrence classification) aged 40–60 years were recruited using a convenience sampling technique and allocated into two groups via the lottery method. Group A received KT with CCEs, while Group B received KT only. Pain, ROM, and quality of life were assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), goniometer, and SF-36, respectively, at baseline and after 4 weeks. Baseline treatment included hot packs and ultrasound. Statistical analyses were performed using paired and independent t-tests. Results: Data from 34 participants (17 per group) were analyzed. Group A (KT with CCEs) showed statistically significant improvements compared to Group B (KT only) across all parameters: NPRS (p = 0.017), knee flexion (p = 0.035), knee extension (p = 0.004), and SF-36 (p = 0.002). Within-group comparisons also revealed significant improvements in Group A across all outcomes (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Kinesio Taping combined with Chain Exercises significantly improved pain, ROM, and quality of life in knee OA patients compared to Kinesio Taping alone. These findings suggest that integrating CCEs with KT may provide more effective rehabilitation for knee OA.https://www.kmuj.kmu.edu.pk/article/view/23294exercises knee osteoarthritisosteoarthritis, kneepatientsquality of liferange of motionrange of motion, articular
spellingShingle Sobia Maqbool
Hina Gul
Janisar Zainab
Rida Mustafa
Comparative effects of kinesiotaping with and without combined chain exercises on pain, range of motion, and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial
Khyber Medical University Journal
exercises
knee osteoarthritis
osteoarthritis, knee
patients
quality of life
range of motion
range of motion, articular
title Comparative effects of kinesiotaping with and without combined chain exercises on pain, range of motion, and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial
title_full Comparative effects of kinesiotaping with and without combined chain exercises on pain, range of motion, and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial
title_fullStr Comparative effects of kinesiotaping with and without combined chain exercises on pain, range of motion, and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial
title_full_unstemmed Comparative effects of kinesiotaping with and without combined chain exercises on pain, range of motion, and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial
title_short Comparative effects of kinesiotaping with and without combined chain exercises on pain, range of motion, and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial
title_sort comparative effects of kinesiotaping with and without combined chain exercises on pain range of motion and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis a randomized controlled trial
topic exercises
knee osteoarthritis
osteoarthritis, knee
patients
quality of life
range of motion
range of motion, articular
url https://www.kmuj.kmu.edu.pk/article/view/23294
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