Effect of Kinesio Taping and Sham Taping in Knee Osteoarthritis

"Additionally, they received kinesio taping application for 7 days. Blue color kinesio tape (manufactured by Theraband®, USA) was used. Kinesio taping was done by experienced physiotherapist with 5 years of experience. Two Y shape bands were applied for lymphatic taping and to improve anterior upper leg muscle function (lymphatic correction and muscle correction techniques were integrated together).~Then two I shape bands (75-100% tension) were applied above the patella tendon and medial/lateral collateral ligaments in order to improve mechanoreceptor stimulation, proprioception and knee stability."

Additionally, they received sham (placebo) taping: usual white patch was applied to the painful knee for 7 days. The technique of taping used was the same as in kinesiotaping group, but without stretching.