| Objective: To investigate the effect of proprioception training combined with kinesio taping on knee function and proprioception in patients after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods: All 68 patients after TKA were divided into proprioception group and combined therapy group, 34 cases in each group. Both groups were evaluated with knee joint score (KSS), stand-walk timing test (TUGT), active joint angle recurrence deviation before and 4 weeks after surgery, and the satisfaction was analyzed at 6th month after surgery. Results: The KSS score was significantly higher, and TUGT time was significantly shorter after surgery in both groups than before treatment (P<0.05). After treatment, the KSS score was significantly increased, TUGT time and knee angle recurrence deviation were significantly decreased, and the satisfaction was significantly improved in combined therapy group as compared with those in proprioception group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Proprioception training combined with kinesio taping can effectively improve knee function and proprioception function after TKA, and the effectiveness of proprioception training combined with kinesio taping is better than simple proprioception training. |
