Knee
Arthritis
Splinting / supports / taping
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2020 Jun;99(6):495-503. Ye W, Jia C, Jiang J, Liang Q, He C.
Purpose: To assess the effects of elastic taping on pain, physical function, range of motion (ROM), muscle strength in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA).
Conclusion: Elastic taping has significant effects on pain, physical function, ROM and quadriceps muscle strength in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The currently evidence is insufficient to draw conclusions on the effects of elastic taping combined with other physiotherapy for KOA. Further studies are needed to investigate the long-term effects of elastic taping combined with other physiotherapy compared to elastic taping alone for KOA.