The Long Term Effects Of Kinesio Taping On Balance In Patients With Stroke: A Single Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
- Enrollment
- 61
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Balance evaluation systems test (BESTest)-Change from Baseline
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the long term effects of Kinesio taping applied on ankle and peroneal muscle in patients with stroke.
Detailed Description
Stroke is a common neurological problem and is one of the major causes of disability and death (1,2). In stroke patients, the mortality rate is approximately 30%, and there is an increase in the morbidity rate after stroke occurrence. In addition, stroke is one of the main factors in increases in the burden of health care expenses during adulthood (3). There is a constant requirement for specific data about stroke rehabilitation methods for achieving evidence-based rehabilitation guidelines.To investigate the effects of repeated correction taping applied on the ankle and peroneus longus and peroneus brevis muscles on balance and gait in patients with stroke. Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess the long term effect of KT applied on ankle and peroneal muscle on both dynamic and static balance in patients with stroke.
Investigators
Ramazan KURUL
Assistant Professor
Abant Izzet Baysal University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Willing to participate
- •Diagnosed with Stroke
- •Mini-Mental State Test score equal or above 25
- •Modified Ashworth Scale Score lover then 3
- •Able to walk 10 meter independently
Exclusion Criteria
- •Secondary neurological diseases
- •Cognitive problems
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Balance evaluation systems test (BESTest)-Change from Baseline
Time Frame: two weeks
BESTest contains 27 question under 6 subsections (biomechanical, stability limits, postural responses, anticipatory postural adjustments, sensory orientation, and dynamic balance during gait) all of which rates between 0 (unable) - 3 (normal function) points (22) was used to assess the dynamic and static balance during the activities. TUG was used to assess balance, mobility and walking ability of the patients before and after the procedure as a part of the BESTest. However, as a strong indicator of functional mobility we decided to analyze TUG results separately from the overall BESTest outcomes. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, after first application,one week later and 2 weeks later prior to first assessment.
Secondary Outcomes
- Functional Independence Measure (FIM)-Change from Baseline(two weeks)
- Functional reach test (FRT)-Change from Baseline(two weeks)
- Tetrax balance systems-Change from Baseline(two weeks)