Osteoarthitis
Conditions
Keywords
osteoarthritis, physiotherapy
Brief summary
Knee osteoarthritis will be recognized as a leading cause of pain and functional disability, and conventional physiotherapy will remain a cornerstone of its management. Kinesiotaping will be widely used as an adjunct intervention; however, its additional benefit beyond standard rehabilitation programs will remain unclear. This study will aim to investigate the additional effects of kinesiotaping combined with a conventional physiotherapy and rehabilitation program on pain, functional status, and kinesiophobia in individuals with unilateral knee osteoarthritis. A total of 60 participants with unilateral knee osteoarthritis will be included in this randomized controlled trial and will be assigned to either a conventional physiotherapy (CP) group or a kinesiotaping (KT) group. Both groups will receive a 4-week (12 sessions) physiotherapy program including ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, patellofemoral mobilization, and exercise. Kinesiotaping will be applied every 3 days in the KT group. Outcome measures will include pain (VAS), kinesiophobia (TSK, FABQ), functional performance (30-s sit-to-stand, stair climb test), dynamic balance (functional reach), and WOMAC.
Detailed description
Knee osteoarthritis will be recognized as a leading cause of pain and functional disability, and conventional physiotherapy will remain a cornerstone of its management. Kinesiotaping will be widely used as an adjunct intervention; however, its additional benefit beyond standard rehabilitation programs will remain unclear. This study will aim to investigate the additional effects of kinesiotaping combined with a conventional physiotherapy and rehabilitation program on pain, functional status, and kinesiophobia in individuals with unilateral knee osteoarthritis. A total of 60 participants with unilateral knee osteoarthritis will be included in this randomized controlled trial and will be assigned to either a conventional physiotherapy (CP) group or a kinesiotaping (KT) group. Both groups will receive a 4-week (12 sessions) physiotherapy program including ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, patellofemoral mobilization, and exercise. Kinesiotaping will be applied every 3 days in the KT group. Outcome measures will include pain (VAS), kinesiophobia (TSK, FABQ), functional performance (30-s sit-to-stand, stair climb test), dynamic balance (functional reach), and WOMAC.
Interventions
OTHERKinesiotaping
Kinesiotaping
Sponsors
Nazli Cigercioglu
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of unilateral grade 2 knee osteoarthritis, * Age between 40 and 65 years, * Ability to understand and comply with assessments and interventions, * Independent ambulation without assistive devices, * No participation in a physiotherapy program for knee-related complaints within the previous year
Exclusion criteria
* History of lower extremity surgery or trauma, * Presence of neurological or orthopedic conditions affecting gait or physical function, * Allergic reaction to kinesiotape, * Inability to walk independently.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiophobia | 4 weeks | Kinesiophobia will evaluated using the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK) and the Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ). The TSK is a 17-item questionnaire scored on a 4-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree to 4 = strongly agree), with total scores ranging from 17 to 68, where higher scores indicate greater fear of movement. The FABQ assesses fear-avoidance beliefs related to physical activity and has been widely used in musculoskeletal disorders. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain intensity | 4 weeks | Pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), a 10-cm horizontal line ranging from "no pain" (0) to "worst imaginable pain" . Participants will be asked to indicate the intensity of their knee pain during activity, and the marked distance will be measured in centimeters |
| Functional status | 4 weeks | Functional status will be assessed using performance-based tests. The 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test will be used to evaluate lower extremity muscle strength and endurance. Participants will be instructed to stand up and sit down as many times as possible within 30 seconds, and the total number of repetitions will be recorded . |
| Functional mobility | 4 weeks | The 12-Step Stair Climb Test will be used to assess functional mobility and lower limb performance. Participants will be asked to ascend and descend a 12-step staircase as quickly and safely as possible, and the total time taken to complete the task will be recorded in seconds . |
| Dynamic balance | 4 weeks | Dynamic balance will be evaluated using the Functional Reach Test. Participants will be instructed to stand upright and reach forward as far as possible without losing balance or taking a step. The maximum distance reached will be measured in centimeters . |
Contacts
CONTACTNazli Assoc. Prof. Nazli Cigercioglu, Assoc. Prof.
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORCigercioglu
Hacettepe University
Outcome results
None listed