Does Kinesio Taping of the Knee Improve Pain and Functionality in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis? A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

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Mutlu E. K., Mustafaoglu R., Birinci T., Ozdincler A. R.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, vol.96, no.1, pp.25-33, 2017 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 96 Issue: 1
• Publication Date: 2017
• Doi Number: 10.1097/phm.0000000000000520
• Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.25-33
• Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: This study investigated the effect of Kinesio taping on the functionality, pain, range of motion (ROM), and muscle strength in patients with knee osteoarthritis compared with a placebo Kinesio tape (KT) application.