NCT06831682

Efficacy of Kinesiotaping During Rehabilitation Following Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Efficacy of Kinesiotaping During Rehabilitation Following Total Knee Replacement Surgery- a Prospective Randomised Controlled Trial

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 102 (estimated)
• Sponsor: SRH Gesundheitszentrum Bad Herrenalb · Network
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of Kinesiotaping (KT) within postoperative rehabilitation after Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery by determining whether KT enhances early postoperative outcomes, in terms of reduction of swelling, pain relief and improvement in the function of the knee joint, compared to conventional rehabilitation without the use of KT.

Detailed description

Kinesiotaping and Rehabilitation after Total Knee Replacement The effectiveness of Kinesiotaping (KT) in postoperative rehabilitation remains scientifically unproven, despite its widespread use. KT is believed to reduce pain and swelling, improve muscle function, and enhance joint mobility by promoting blood flow and lymphatic drainage. However, high-quality studies assessing its efficacy, particularly following Total Knee Replacement (TKR), are lacking. Aim of the Study The aim of this study is to demonstrate that KT, when applied during inpatient rehabilitation after TKR, improves clinical outcomes compared to standard rehabilitation without KT. Specifically, the investigators aim to show that: KT reduces postoperative swelling and pain, thereby enhancing knee function. KT promotes faster recovery of muscle strength and range of motion. KT shortens the time needed to achieve key postoperative milestones, allowing for a more effective rehabilitation process.

Conditions

• Total Knee Replacement
• Postoperative Recovery
• Rehabilitation Outcome

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Kinesiotaping (KT)	Kinesiotaping will be applied using muscle, lymphatic, and ligament taping techniques to promote healing, reduce swelling, and improve muscle function following total knee replacement surgery.
OTHER	Standard Rehabilitation	Patients will receive standard postoperative rehabilitation, including physiotherapy, gait training, and medical exercises, without the application of Kinesiotaping.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-02-08
• Primary completion: 2025-12-01
• Completion: 2026-12-30
• First posted: 2025-02-18
• Last updated: 2025-02-18

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Germany