Effect of Kinesio Taping on Gait Performance and Balance in Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

Authors : Tarık ÖZMEN, Ece ACAR, Tuba ZOROĞLU, Hammet IŞIK

Pages : 33-37

Doi:10.21653/tfrd.330648

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Publication Date : 2017-04-14

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of kinesio taping insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(KT);  on gait performance and balance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CP);. Methods: Nineteen ambulant children with spastic hemiplegic CP insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(mean age; 11.63±3.59  years, 8 boys, 11 girls); participated in this study. Passive dorsi flexion and plantar flexion  range of motion insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(ROM); of ankle were measured with a goniometer in a supine position. Plantar flexor muscle tone and gait performance were evaluated by Modified Ashworth Scale  and One-Minute Walk Test. Balance was evaluated with Pediatric Balance Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PBS); and  Modified Timed Up Go insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(mTUG); Test. After pre-evaluation, kinesio tape was applied over the  gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior muscles of hemiplegic side. Results: The plantar flexor muscle tone and ankle ROM unchanged immediately and 48 h  after KT application insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p>0.05);. However, there were significant differences in measurements  of gait performance, PBS, mTUG test at 48 h after KT application insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);, but not immediately  insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p>0.05);. Discussion: It is concluded that KT has not an effect on ankle plantar flexor muscle spasticity  and ankle ROM, but improves gait performance and balance in children with hemiplegic CP  at 48 h after application.
Keywords : Cerebral palsy, gait, balance, kinesio tape