Therapeutic knee taping (TKT) v control tape (CTP) or no tape (NTP) in osteoarthritis of the knee at 3 weeks*
| Outcomes | Comparisons | Mean scores | Difference between groups (95% CI)† | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *VAS = 0–10 cm visual analogue scale. Other abbreviations defined in glossary; RBI, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. | ||||
| †Significant differences favour TKT (round off errors increase or decrease difference by 0.1). | ||||
| Change from baseline in pain on movement (VAS) | TKT v NTP | −2.1 v 0.1 | 2.1 (1.2 to 3.0) | |
| TKT v CTP | −2.1 v −0.7 | 1.3 (0.3 to 2.4) | ||
| Change from baseline in pain on worst activity (VAS) | TKT v NTP | −2.5 v −0.4 | 2.0 (1.0 to 3.1) | |
| TKT v CTP | −2.5 v −1.1 | 1.5 (0.3 to 2.7) | ||
| Event rates | RBI (CI) | NNT (CI) | ||
| Proportion of patients improved | TKT v NTP | 72% v 10% | 600% (164 to 1960) | 2 (2 to 3) |
| TKT v CTP | 72% v 48% | 50% (–1.7 to 140) | Not significant | |