Effects of Knee Neuromuscular Control Exercise Program using Non-elastic Taping for Knee Osteoarthritis Patients

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Recruiting

Conditions: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Registration Number: KCT0009280

Lead Sponsor: Daejeon University

Brief Summary: Not available

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Recruiting

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

1) Individuals aged 65 and above
2) Those experiencing knee joint pain rated 3 or higher on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
3) Individuals diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis by an orthopedic surgeon

Exclusion Criteria

1) Individuals with lower limb trauma within the past 3 weeks.
2) Individuals with neurological symptoms and injuries in the lower limbs.
3) Individuals with medical issues related to the cardiovascular system.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional Study

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The pain level was explained as follows: 0 means 'no pain', 5 means 'moderate pain', and 10 means 'pain so severe that it is unimaginable'. Participants recorded their pain level at the time of measurement using a questionnaire.;Knee Disability Index: Consists of a total of 24 items, with detailed items including pain (5 items), joint stiffness (2 items), and physical function (17 items), measured using a questionnaire.;Quality of Life: Assessed through a questionnaire covering five domains: anxiety/depression, self-care, pain/discomfort, usual activities, and mobility.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Balance Ability: Evaluated using a scale assessing static and dynamic balance abilities, divided into three areas: sitting, standing, and postural changes, consisting of 14 detailed items.;Muscle Thickness and Contraction Rate: Measurement of quadriceps muscle thickness involves measuring the thickness of the rectus femoris (RF), vastus medialis (VM), vastus lateralis (VL), and vastus medialis obliquus (VMO) in sequence. Contraction rate is calculated using the formula: Contraction Rate = ((Thickness during contraction - Thickness during relaxation) / Thickness during relaxation) * 100.