Song Seung-Heon, Lee Su-Kyoung, Ahn Su-Hong
Department of Physical Therapy, Dong-Eui Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Department of Physical Therapy, College of Nursing and Healthcare Science, Dong-Eui University, Busan, Korea.
J Exerc Rehabil. 2024 Aug 31;20(4):131-136. doi: 10.12965/jer.2442254.127. eCollection 2024 Aug.
We adopted a within-subjects quasi-experimental approach to assess the impact of kinesio taping (KT) on joint range of motion (ROM), static balance, and dynamic balance. The research subjects were 15 patients who had, within the previous 3 weeks, undergone total knee replacement (TKR) by an orthopedic surgeon in 2022. We measured the ROM, static balance, and dynamic balance of the knee joint before and after applying KT. We then compared the pre- and post-tape measurements to assess the effects of KT on joint function and balance. The ROM of the knee joint was measured using a goniometer in the supine position before the KT application. The static and dynamic balance were assessed using a balance assessment device by measuring the sway area and length of the center of gravity during the measurement period. The effects of KT on the ROM and static and dynamic balance of the knee joint were investigated. The differences in joint ROM and static and dynamic balance between pre- and post-KT applications were analyzed using a paired-sample -test. This study found that the ROM of the knee joint was significantly increased after applying KT. For static and dynamic balance, both the sway area and length of the center of gravity decreased after applying KT, indicating a significant improvement in static and dynamic balance. KT, when combined with standard physiotherapy, can be a useful therapeutic approach for TKR patients, effectively enhancing joint ROM and balance function.
我们采用了一种受试者内准实验方法来评估肌内效贴布（KT）对关节活动范围（ROM）、静态平衡和动态平衡的影响。研究对象为15名患者，他们于2022年在过去3周内由骨科医生进行了全膝关节置换术（TKR）。我们在应用KT前后测量了膝关节的ROM、静态平衡和动态平衡。然后比较贴布前后的测量结果，以评估KT对关节功能和平衡的影响。在应用KT之前，在仰卧位使用量角器测量膝关节的ROM。使用平衡评估设备通过测量测量期间的摇摆面积和重心长度来评估静态和动态平衡。研究了KT对膝关节ROM以及静态和动态平衡的影响。使用配对样本t检验分析KT应用前后关节ROM以及静态和动态平衡的差异。本研究发现，应用KT后膝关节的ROM显著增加。对于静态和动态平衡，应用KT后摇摆面积和重心长度均减小，表明静态和动态平衡有显著改善。KT与标准物理治疗相结合时，对于TKR患者可能是一种有用的治疗方法，可有效增强关节ROM和平衡功能。
