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Effect of Kinesio Tape on Motor Function in Subjects With ACL Rupture

Primary Purpose

ACL Rupture, Rehabilitation

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Lithuania
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
standardized physiotherapy program and Kinesio tape
Sponsored by
Lithuanian Sports University
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for ACL Rupture

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 35 Years (Adult)MaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. 18 - 35-year-old men;
  2. a normal contralateral knee,
  3. not a longer period than 3 months after ACL rupture.

Exclusion Criteria:

Participants were excluded if either knee had previously been injured or had undergone surgery, if they had concurrent osteoarthritis, if they had injured the posterior cruciate ligament, lateral collateral ligament, or posterolateral complex of the knee, or if they had a grade III tear of the medial collateral ligament.

Sites / Locations

  • Lithuanian Sports University

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

No Intervention

Experimental

Arm Label

Control group - standardized physiotherapy program

Experimental group - standardized physiotherapy program and Kinesio tape

Arm Description

The standardized physiotherapy program was designed on the basis of S. van Grinsven et al.'s (2010) rehabilitation protocol - was applied 4 weeks, 3 times per week, the duration of the procedure was 60 minutes.

The standardized physiotherapy program was designed on the basis of S. van Grinsven et al.'s (2010) rehabilitation protocol - was applied 4 weeks, 3 times per week, the duration of the procedure was 60 minutes. The Kinesio tape (KT) technique was chosen on the basis of K. Kase et al.'s (2003) recommendations. KT (Japan) was applied to the injured leg using muscular and functional-corrective techniques on the quadriceps femoris and the hamstring muscle. There were 6 KT procedures per participant in the experimental group. The CON group received KT only during the baseline and final assessment to assess short-term effect of KT.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Static and dynamic balance
Static and dynamic balance were measured by posturography method with a single piezoelectric force plate (KISTLER, Switzerland, Slimline System 9286) was used to measure postural sway activity.
Muscle torque
The isometric and concentric torque of the knee extensor and flexor muscles of the non-injured and injured legs was measured using an isokinetic dynamometer (System 3; Biodex Medical Systems, Shirley, New York).
Joint position sense test
Joint position sense test was used to measure proprioceptive accuracy. Joint position sense for both legs was assessed for all subjects using the Biodex System Isokinetic Dynamometer 3 (Biodex Medical System Inc., Shirley, NY, USA).Subjects actively extended the knee from the resting position (90°flexion) to one of two test positions: 80° or 40° flexion at 0,5°/s velocity. Subjects were instructed to actively reproduce this criterion angle and to stop knee motion, via a thumb switch. No feedback was provided.

Secondary Outcome Measures

The Lysholm scale
The Lysholm scale does measure the domains of symptoms and complaints and does measure functioning in daily activities
The Tegner scale
The Tegner scale measure the subjective functional activity
VAS scale
The severity of pain was determined based on a numerical pain scale in which 0 symbolizes 'no pain' and 10 symbolizes 'maximum pain'

Full Information

First Posted
June 29, 2021
Last Updated
June 29, 2021
Sponsor
Lithuanian Sports University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04954924
Brief Title
Effect of Kinesio Tape on Motor Function in Subjects With ACL Rupture
Official Title
Acute and Long Term Effect of Kinesio Tape on Motor Function, Proprioception and Balance in Subjects With ACL Rupture
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
June 2021
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
February 1, 2010 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
January 15, 2015 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
January 15, 2015 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Lithuanian Sports University

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Thirty-two participants with ACL rupture were included in the study. All participants were divided in two groups - control and experimental. In the experimental group (n=16) participants received 4 weeks standardized physiotherapy and Kinesio tape, in the control group - standardized physiotherapy. Experimental measurements: Anthropometric measurements, pain intensity, static and dynamic balance, proprioception, knee flexion and extension muscle torque, level of activity

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
ACL Rupture, Rehabilitation

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
32 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Control group - standardized physiotherapy program
Arm Type
No Intervention
Arm Description
The standardized physiotherapy program was designed on the basis of S. van Grinsven et al.'s (2010) rehabilitation protocol - was applied 4 weeks, 3 times per week, the duration of the procedure was 60 minutes.
Arm Title
Experimental group - standardized physiotherapy program and Kinesio tape
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
The standardized physiotherapy program was designed on the basis of S. van Grinsven et al.'s (2010) rehabilitation protocol - was applied 4 weeks, 3 times per week, the duration of the procedure was 60 minutes. The Kinesio tape (KT) technique was chosen on the basis of K. Kase et al.'s (2003) recommendations. KT (Japan) was applied to the injured leg using muscular and functional-corrective techniques on the quadriceps femoris and the hamstring muscle. There were 6 KT procedures per participant in the experimental group. The CON group received KT only during the baseline and final assessment to assess short-term effect of KT.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
standardized physiotherapy program and Kinesio tape
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Static and dynamic balance
Description
Static and dynamic balance were measured by posturography method with a single piezoelectric force plate (KISTLER, Switzerland, Slimline System 9286) was used to measure postural sway activity.
Time Frame
4 weeks
Title
Muscle torque
Description
The isometric and concentric torque of the knee extensor and flexor muscles of the non-injured and injured legs was measured using an isokinetic dynamometer (System 3; Biodex Medical Systems, Shirley, New York).
Time Frame
4 weeks
Title
Joint position sense test
Description
Joint position sense test was used to measure proprioceptive accuracy. Joint position sense for both legs was assessed for all subjects using the Biodex System Isokinetic Dynamometer 3 (Biodex Medical System Inc., Shirley, NY, USA).Subjects actively extended the knee from the resting position (90°flexion) to one of two test positions: 80° or 40° flexion at 0,5°/s velocity. Subjects were instructed to actively reproduce this criterion angle and to stop knee motion, via a thumb switch. No feedback was provided.
Time Frame
4 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
The Lysholm scale
Description
The Lysholm scale does measure the domains of symptoms and complaints and does measure functioning in daily activities
Time Frame
4 weeks
Title
The Tegner scale
Description
The Tegner scale measure the subjective functional activity
Time Frame
4 weeks
Title
VAS scale
Description
The severity of pain was determined based on a numerical pain scale in which 0 symbolizes 'no pain' and 10 symbolizes 'maximum pain'
Time Frame
4 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
Male
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
35 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 18 - 35-year-old men; a normal contralateral knee, not a longer period than 3 months after ACL rupture. Exclusion Criteria: Participants were excluded if either knee had previously been injured or had undergone surgery, if they had concurrent osteoarthritis, if they had injured the posterior cruciate ligament, lateral collateral ligament, or posterolateral complex of the knee, or if they had a grade III tear of the medial collateral ligament.
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Lithuanian Sports University
City
Kaunas
ZIP/Postal Code
44221
Country
Lithuania

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
35438677
Citation
Kiele D, Solianik R. Four-Week Application of Kinesiotaping Improves Proprioception, Strength, and Balance in Individuals With Complete Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture. J Strength Cond Res. 2023 Jan 1;37(1):213-219. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004245. Epub 2022 Apr 13.
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