Effects of Kinesiotaping on upper limb function and daily activities in subacute or chronic stroke survivors: A randomized control study.
NeuroRehabilitation
; 54(4): 629-637, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Impaired upper limb function in stroke survivors is characterized by muscle weakness, increased muscle tone, contracture, or impaired motor control.OBJECTIVE:
We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Kinesio-taping application for functional recovery on the affected arm and forearm during rehabilitation.METHODS:
Forty-one patients eligible for this study were randomly assigned to either the Kinesio-taping group (nâ=â21), receiving Kinesio-taping intervention and conventional therapy, or control group (nâ=â20), receiving sham Kinesio-taping intervention and conventional therapy. The whole intervention lasted for 3 weeks. Fugl-Meyer assessment of the upper extremity, Barthel Index, the Stroke Impact Scale, and modified Ashworth scale were measured at 3 time points baseline, post-treatment (3rd week), and follow-up (6th week).RESULTS:
In the Kinesio-taping group, there were significant differences in the upper extremity (pâ=â0.003), wrist (pâ=â0.000) and hand (pâ=â0.000) parts of the Fugl-Meyer assessment of the upper extremity between the three assessment times. On the other hand, the Barthel Index showed significant differences in both groups after therapy.CONCLUSION:
Combining conventional rehabilitation with Kinesio-taping intervention may improve functional motor performance of both the proximal and distal parts of the affected upper extremity in stroke survivors, with potential benefits for activity of daily living.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Atividades Cotidianas
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Recuperação de Função Fisiológica
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Acidente Vascular Cerebral
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Extremidade Superior
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Reabilitação do Acidente Vascular Cerebral
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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