title: Efficacy of kinesio taping on isokinetic quadriceps torque in knee osteoarthritis: a double blinded randomized controlled study.
abstract: METHODS
  Double blind pre-test post-test control group design.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To compare the isokinetic quadriceps torque, standardized stair-climbing task (SSCT) and pain during SSCT between subjects diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis pre and post kinesio tape (KT) application with and without tension.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Strength of the quadriceps and torque producing capability is frequently found to be compromised in knee osteoarthritis. The efficacy of KT in improving isokinetic quadriceps torque in knee osteoarthritis is unknown, forming the basis for this study.
  
  
  METHODS
  Forty subjects were randomly allocated to either the experimental (therapeutic KT with tension) or control group (sham KT without tension) with the allocation being concealed. Pre and post test measurements of isokinetic quadriceps torque, SSCT and pain during SSCT were carried out by a blinded assessor.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A large effect size with significant improvements in the peak quadriceps torque (concentric and eccentric at angular velocities of 90° per second and 120° per second), SSCT and pain were obtained in the experimental group when compared to the control group.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Application of therapeutic KT is effective in improving isokinetic quadriceps torque, SSCT and reducing pain in knee osteoarthritis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiotherapy, International School of Physiotherapy, Coventry University, Gokula Education Foundation , Bangalore , India.
authors.forename: Sudarshan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Anandkumar
authors.forename: Shobhalakshmi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sudarshan
authors.forename: Pratima
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Nagpal
mesh_terms: D055052:Athletic Tape / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D016001:Confidence Intervals; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007551:Isotonic Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D018953:Kinesiology, Applied / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D053580:Muscle Strength / Q000502:physiology*; D020370:Osteoarthritis, Knee / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D052097:Quadriceps Muscle / Q000502:physiology*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D012016:Reference Values; D019415:Torque; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Kinesio taping; kinesio tape; knee; muscle strength; osteoarthritis; torque