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We adopted a within-subjects quasi-experimental approach to assess the impact of kinesio taping (KT) on joint range of motion (ROM), static balance, and dynamic balance. The research subjects were 15 patients who had, within the previous 3 weeks, undergone total knee replace-ment (TKR) by an orthopedic surgeon in 2022. We measured the ROM, static balance, and dynamic balance of the knee joint before and after applying KT. We then compared the pre- and post-tape measurements to assess the effects of KT on joint function and balance. The ROM of the knee joint was measured using a goniometer in the supine position before the KT application. The static and dynamic balance were as-sessed using a balance assessment device by measuring the sway area and length of the center of gravity during the measurement period. The effects of KT on the ROM and static and dynamic balance of the knee joint were investigated. The differences in joint ROM and static and dynamic balance between pre- and post-KT applications were an-alyzed using a paired-sample t-test. This study found that the ROM of the knee joint was significantly increased after applying KT. For static and dynamic balance, both the sway area and length of the center of gravity decreased after applying KT, indicating a significant improve-ment in static and dynamic balance. KT, when combined with standard physiotherapy, can be a useful therapeutic approach for TKR patients, effectively enhancing joint ROM and balance function.

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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Participants
Application procedure of KT
Knee joint range of motion
Static and dynamic balance
Measurement method
Data analysis
RESULTS
General characteristics of the research subjects
Knee joint ROM before and after KT
Static balance before and after KT
Dynamic balance before and after KT
DISCUSSION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
REFERENCES

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저자

• Seung-heon Song [ Department of Physical Therapy, Dong-Eui Hospital, Busan, Korea ]
• Su-Kyoung Lee [ Department of Physical Therapy, College of Nursing and Healthcare Science, Dong-Eui University, Busan, Korea ] Corresponding Author
• Su-Hong Ahn [ Inmotion Rehabilitation Training Center, Busan, Korea ]

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• 간행물명

  JER [Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation]

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  격월간

• pISSN

  2288-176X

• eISSN

  2288-1778

• 수록기간

  2013~2026

• 등재여부

  SCOPUS,KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 517 DDC 613