The Effect of Elastic Bandage Compression on Pain and Function in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis

The compression will be applied with the volunteer in the supine position on a stretcher, with both lower limbs extended and relaxed. The intervention in the Compression group will be with elastic bandages involving the entire surface of the knee, positioned considering anatomical aspects: femoral condyles and the anterior tibial tuberosity. The level of compression must be maintained between 30 mmHg and 60 mmHg, according to the researched literature. The variations within these values will be stipulated according to the volunteer's self-report (comfortable and painless compression). The Shan Group will have the bandage wrapped around the knee without any compression force being exerted. The intervention will be carried out for 20 minutes, once a day, for 4 consecutive days. The Control group will be composed of volunteers who make up a study waiting list and will carry out the evaluations at the same time intervals as the other groups, but will not receive any type of intervention.