Comparative effects of combined physical therapy with Kinesio taping and physical therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Lin, Chia-Hung; Lee, Meng; Lu, Kuan-Yu; Chang, Chia‐Hao; Huang, Shih-Shin; Chen, Chien‐Min

doi:10.1177/0269215520928398

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“…In a study conducted by Lin et al to determine the effectiveness of Kinesio® taping along with PT for KOA, it was found that PT with Kinesio taping provided better therapeutic effect and functional improvement than patients who had PT with no Kinesio taping. The improvements were still seen even at six weeks post-treatment sessions [12]. In addition, adding uphill walking during a PT session is shown to improve stride length, walking speed, and excursion ranges in individuals with KOA [13].…”

Section: Review Physical Therapymentioning

confidence: 88%

Surgical Versus Non-Surgical Treatments for the Knee: Which Is More Effective?

Surakanti¹,

Beckler²,

Kesselman³

2023

Cureus

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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that is extremely prevalent in society. It affects more than 25% of Americans above the age of 18 years. According to July 2020 publication by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), osteoarthritis affects approximately 325 million Americans. One of the organs that is most affected by osteoarthritis is the knee. Over the years, we have developed non-surgical treatments, such as physical therapy (PT) and injections, and surgical treatments, such as total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and arthroscopic lavage, for knee osteoarthritis (KOA). If a patient fails with non-surgical options, which are tried first to avoid the risks of surgery, the patient may be considered for knee surgery. This article will investigate the different non-surgical options and TKA as treatment options for KOA based on current literature. The goal of this paper is to be a comprehensive resource for physicians and patients with KOA to make an informed decision.A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed. The search terms were based on the type of treatments for KOA. To find articles that compared TKA to non-surgical treatments, the terms included "osteoarthritis", "total knee", and "non-surgical treatments," in combination. For other non-surgical treatments such as PT, weight reduction, and injections, a combination of the treatment, "osteoarthritis", and "knee" were included in the search. For the tier 1 process, any randomized controlled trials were included. Any case reports, observational studies, and cross-sectional studies were eliminated from the search. For the tier 2 review process, any articles that did not have relevance to the topic were eliminated after reading the abstracts of the articles.After review of the literature, the data seem to suggest that TKA with 12 weeks of non-surgical treatment improved pain and functionality of the knee more than just 12 weeks of non-surgical treatment when followed up at 12 and 24 months. However, non-surgical treatment before TKA delays the need for surgery. Supervised PT, either in a group or individual format, has been shown to delay TKA in 95% patients in the group that received PT at the end of one year. In addition, weight reduction has been shown as an effective strategy to improve pain and functionality in KOA patients, which decreases the urgency for surgery. Furthermore, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections have been shown to have long-term symptomatic relief for KOA compared to hyaluronic acid (HA) and corticosteroid injections. However, HA and corticosteroid injections are beneficial in treating KOA more than receiving no treatment.Physicians often have difficulty deciding whether to pursue conservative or surgical treatment for patients with KOA. The non-surgical treatments explored in this review -PT, injections, and weight reduction -can provide symptomatic relief and, in some cases, delay the need for surgical intervention. However, based on some randomized clinical trials mentioned in the article, patients receiving TKA hav...

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Section: Review Physical Therapymentioning

confidence: 88%

Surgical Versus Non-Surgical Treatments for the Knee: Which Is More Effective?

Surakanti¹,

Beckler²,

Kesselman³

2023

Cureus

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“…Once we looked up the review articles on KT published over the past 5 years through the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) (accessed via PubMed), a total of 52 studies were identified. Most of 52 studies are on cerebral palsy [13][14][15], low back pain [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23], ankle functional performance [24][25][26], knee osteoarthritis (OA) [27][28][29][30][31][32][33], shoulder pain and disability [34][35][36][37][38], breast lymphedema [7,39], rehabilitation after stroke [40][41][42] and so on; however, there are only four studies related to edema [43][44][45][46]. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to review the literature on KT for reducing edema caused by musculoskeletal disorders and investigate whether the use of KT have any effects on controlling edema.…”

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confidence: 99%

Effects of Kinesio Taping on Edema Control in Patients With Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Literature Review

Yong

Lim

Moon

et al. 2022

Physical Therapy Korea

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Athletic tape Edema Musculoskeletal diseases SwellingBackground: The application of Kinesio tape (KT) has become an alternative treatment for the reduction of edema owing to its distinct characteristics that mimic skin behavior. Although many studies have found that KT application has a positive effect on edema related to breast cancer and rehabilitation following mandibular third molar surgery, there is little evidence to support the use of KT for musculoskeletal injuries. Objects:The purpose of this study was to review the literature related to KT application for reducing edema caused by musculoskeletal disorders.Methods: A literature search (July 2022) was performed on PubMed for articles published between January 2012 and June 2022. The following keywords were used: "Kinesio taping," "Kinesio tape," "swelling," and "edema," with different combinations and derivations. Only articles available in English were included in this study.Results: Among 68 identified studies, seven met our search strategy and criteria and were included in the literature review. Five of these studies investigated musculoskeletal disorders of the knee joint; two of them reported that KT application had a positive effect on edema measured using perimetry following total knee replacement and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. However, the KT application did not improve swelling in patients with acute lateral ankle sprains. Pediatric patients with acute proximal phalangeal joint sprain experienced a more significant improvement in the reduction of swelling than the group using a splint. Conclusion:This literature review found discrepant evidence to support using KT for edema control in musculoskeletal disorders. Further research is needed to determine the effectiveness of KT for controlling edema following musculoskeletal injuries.

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Rehabilitation interventions in osteoarthritis

Küçükdeveci

2023

Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology

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Comparative effects of combined physical therapy with Kinesio taping and physical therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 6 publications

References 19 publications

Surgical Versus Non-Surgical Treatments for the Knee: Which Is More Effective?

Surgical Versus Non-Surgical Treatments for the Knee: Which Is More Effective?

Effects of Kinesio Taping on Edema Control in Patients With Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Literature Review

Rehabilitation interventions in osteoarthritis

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