The Effects of Kinesio Taping with LASER Therapy to Improve on Pain Threshold, Blood Flow, and Balance Ability in Patient with Knee Osteoarthritis

Abstract

Objective We investigated the effects of Kinesio Taping with Laser Therapy (KTLT) on the Pain threshold, Blood flow, and Balance ability of patients with Knee Osteoarthritis. Methods A total of 32 patients were randomly divided into KTLT and Control (CON) group. KTLT group was performed 30 min three times a week for four weeks in low-level laser therapy (LLLT) treatment process with Taping. CON group performed 30 min three times a week for four weeks in sham LLLT treatment process with sham taping. To measure the oppressive pain threshold, Commander Algometer and for the measurement of the blood flow rate of the skin surface, a noninvasive approach, Laser Doppler imaging equipment was used and the standing balance ability test was performed by Center of Pressure (COP), Limited of Stability (LOS). Results There was a significant difference (P<0.05) between before and after training in both groups, and KTLT group showed significant improvement in both groups. Conclusions In this study, we confirmed KTLT on the Pain threshold, Blood flow, and Balance ability of Patient with Knee Osteoarthritis.

The Addition of Exercise to High-Intensity Laser Therapy Improves Treatment Effectiveness on Pain and Muscle Strength in Patients with Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Trial

“…The reduction of pain can be attributed to the proposed treatment mechanisms of HILT: reduction in inflammation, the analgesic effect on nerve endings, photochemical, photothermic effects that increase blood flow, cell metabolism, and regeneration effect [4]. Recent study results that reveal improvements in blood flow and pain threshold of patients with knee osteoarthritis after laser therapy combined with kinesio taping can support these proposed mechanisms [26]. Previously, shoulder pain reduction after HILT was reported as 3.7 cm [4], and after HILT&exercise as 1.8 cm [11] or 6.1 cm [12].…”

Association of Longitudinal Mobility Levels in the Hospital and Injurious Inpatient Falls

“…For example, therapy strategies that address strengthening, proprioception, and balance training could be started earlier in the hospitalization. [23][24][25] Responding to these issues may not only improve the patient's mobility but also help mitigate the patient's fall risk. Ultimately, monitoring and assessing daily patient mobility levels as a standard practice stands to have large impact from a patient safety and quality perspective.…”

“…This signal could lead to several actions, such as physical therapy and/or physiatry consultation, maximizing pain management, or addressing other barriers to mobility. For example, therapy strategies that address strengthening, proprioception, and balance training could be started earlier in the hospitalization 23–25 . Responding to these issues may not only improve the patient’s mobility but also help mitigate the patient’s fall risk.…”