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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.
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.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | Active Comparator | Kinesio Taping Group |
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| Group B | Active Comparator | Dry Needling Group |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Score | Pain was measured using Visual Analog Scale on a score from zero (0=no pain) to ten (10=worst pain possible). | Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks. |
| Knee ROM | Knee ROM (flexion and extension) was assessed using universal goniometer. | Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| WOMAC Score | Patients' pain, stiffness, and physical functioning of the joints was assessed using WOMAC scale. | Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks. |
| Quality of Life Score | Patients health-related quality of life was assessed using SF-12 questionnaire. |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Noman Sadiq, MS-SPT | Riphah International University, Islamabad. | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Riphah International University (RIU) | Islamabad | Islamabad | 44000 | Pakistan |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D020370 | Osteoarthritis, Knee |
| D010146 | Pain |
| ID | Term |
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| D010003 | Osteoarthritis |
| D001168 | Arthritis |
| D007592 | Joint Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000079245 | Dry Needling |
| ID | Term |
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| D000529 | Complementary Therapies |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D026741 | Physical Therapy Modalities |
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Concurrent Parallel Randomized Clinical Trial
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| 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). |
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| Baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks. |
| D012216 |
| Rheumatic Diseases |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |