Effectiveness of Facilitatory versus Inhibitory Kinesiotaping Techniques in Lower Limb along with Conventional Therapy on Functional Mobility and Gait Parameters in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a group of permanent motor disabilities caused by brain lesions, leading to balance and gait disorders due to muscle weaknesses, spasticity, and loss of motor control. Common gait impairments include scissoring, jump knee, and crouch gait, while muscular imbalances affect daily activities. Physiotherapy in CP focuses on improving functional mobility through muscle strengthening, spasticity reduction, gait training, and core stabilization exercises.Kinesiotaping techniques are used to improve gait and functional mobility in CP children, aiming for independence in physiotherapy. While studies show significant effects of kinesiotaping, evidence on its efficacy in cerebral palsy is limited. Research has mostly focused on inhibitory kinesiotaping’s long-term effects on spasticity and mobility, with fewer studies on facilitatory techniques in CP children.The study compares the effectiveness of facilitatory and inhibitory kinesiotaping techniques in improving functional mobility and gait parameters in spastic CP children undergoing physiotherapy rehabilitation. Kinesiotaping is a non-invasive method using special tapes on muscles and joints to reduce spasticity, pain, or activate weakened muscles. Inhibitory kinesiotaping aims to reduce spasticity and stiffness by muscle stretch, while facilitatory techniques improve muscle activation through proprioceptive stimulation and mechanical support.Interventional protocol for 4 weeks – 4 days a week.

2 consecutive days- taping + conventional therepy (taping will be applied for 48hrs) 1 day – no taping ( to allow skin perspiration)

2 consecutive days- taping+ conventional (taping for 48hrs)

Tape removal guidance will be given to parents. so that they can remove tape at home . Progression in the conventional therapy will depend on patients improvement.