Comparison of Kinesio Taping and Dry Needling in Grade 1, 2 Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, Knee
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Osteoarthritis, Knee focused on measuring Dry Needling, Joint Flexibility, Kinesio Tape, Knee Osteoarthritis, Pain, Quality of Life
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Clinically diagnosed patients of grade 1, 2 knee OA (Kallgren and Lawrence). Pain and/or tenderness around knee joint Knee OA patients with tightness in Quadriceps, Hamstrings, and Iliotibial band. Patients with pain of >4 on VAS. Exclusion Criteria: Patients who had received Intra-articular Steroid injections in knee joints. Patients who had suffered a traumatic injury to knee joint within past 6 months prior to this study. Patients with any surgical intervention to the knee joints. Patients with peripheral vascular disease. Patients with diagnosed tumors, malignancies, infection associated with knee joint. Patients with lower limb metallic implants.
Sites / Locations
- Riphah International University (RIU)
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Group A
Group B
Kinesio Taping Group
Dry Needling Group