Observe The Curative Effects Of Kinesio Taping Combined With Proprioception Training On Knee Osteoarthritis

Purpose: There are some clinical effects of kinesio taping for knee osteoarthritis, such as relieve pain and swelling, improve sensory input, support and stabilize muscles and joints. Proprioception training could improve knee joint stability, prevent the further degeneration. But there is rarely research for kinesio taping combined with proprioception training both in the domestic and overseas. So to explore the therapeutic effects of kinesio taping combined with proprioception training on knee osteoarthritis. Methods: 40 patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis were randomly divided into treatment group and control group, 20 cases for each group. Both groups were given conventional therapy, the experimental group was received kinesio taping combined with proprioception training. Two group patients were assessed by visual analog scale for pain, Western Ontario and McMaster University osteoarthritis index for knee joint function, Average Trace Error for proprioception before and at the end of the treatment period. Results: There were no significant difference in general condition and assessment results between the two groups(P>0.05). There was a significant difference in visual analog scale, Western Ontario and Mc Master University osteoarthritis index, Average Trace Error in both groups before and after treatment(P<0.01). There was a significant difference in those assessments in treatment group compared with control group(P<0.05). Conclusions: Kinesio taping combined with proprioception training could reduce pain and stiffness, improve prorioception and activity limitations.