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- Title
DIZ OSTEOARTRITI OLAN HASTALARDA FARKLI FIZYOTERAPI YÖNTEMLERININ KUVVET VE KıSA SÜRELI YÜRÜYÜŞ PERFORMANSıNA ETKISI.
- Authors
GÜNAYDIN, Özge Ece; BAYRAKCI TUNAY, VOLGA
- Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Extracorporeal shock wave Therapy (ESWT) and Kinesio tape on strength and short-term walking performance in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: Forty-eight female patients aged 50-65 years, diagnosed with knee OA were included in the study. Patients were evaluated before treatment, at 6th and 12th weeks after treatment. An isokinetic dynamometer was used for strength, and 10m walking test was used for walking performance. ESWT group received 1session per week for 6 weeks, Kinesio tape group received taping 2 times a week for 6 weeks, while control group received only exercise program. Results: Significant difference was found in favor of Kinesio tape group at 10-m walking test at 6th week(p<0,05). Significant difference was observed in all strength measurements except the kinesio tape group measurement made at 60 degrees/s(p<0,05). There were no significant differences between ESWT and Kinesio groups in terms of strength increments(p>0,05). Conclusion: ESWT and kinesio tape are effective in increasing strength and walking performance in patients with knee OA. The use of kinesio tape provides a greater contribution to gait performance in these patients.
- Publication
Journal of Exercise Therapy & Rehabilitation, 2017, Vol 4, pS-13
- ISSN
2148-8819
- Publication type
Article