Knee Taping - Treatment for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Knee taping is among the recommended treatment options for osteoarthritis of the knee. Therapeutic knee taping has been shown to reduce pain and disability associated with knee osteoarthritis. Therapeutic knee taping involves the application and positioning of tape to align the knee in a more stable position. The improved alignment can reduce stress and strain on the soft tissues that surround the knee and improve osteoarthritis symptoms.

• How effective is knee taping?
• How does knee taping reduce pain?
• Which osteoarthritis patients may be helped by knee taping?

Knee taping is considered a simple, inexpensive treatment option for managing symptoms associated with osteoarthritis of the knee. Precise position of the tape is important to unloading or taking the burden away from specific components of the knee. Read more in Knee Taping - An Effective Treatment Option for Osteoarthritis.

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