Effects of Kinesio Taping on Upper Extremity Functionality in Participants With Cerebral Palsy
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Baskent University
- Enrollment
- 14
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Upper extremity functionality
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of kinesio taping on upper extremity functionality in participants with Cerebral Palsy.
Methods: This study included 14 children aged 6-16 years, diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. The children with Cerebral Palsy were divided into 2 groups, the study group and the control group. Assessments were done three times for each group (beginning - 45min later - 1 week later). Frenchay Arm Test was used to evaluate upper extremity functionality in participants with Cerebral Palsy. Kinesio taping was applied to study group to improve posture and function in shoulder area.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Non Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Crossover
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 6 Years to 15 Years (Child)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •were as follows;
- •To have a cognitive level to comprehend the instructions
- •Not having a cooperative problem that may prevent communication
- •Continuing special education regularly
Exclusion Criteria
- •were as follows;
- •Those with orthopedic problems
- •Any surgical procedure
- •Participants with cognitive problems
- •Participants who do not regularly receive physiotherapy
Arms & Interventions
Group 1: Kinesio taping
Kinesio taping was applied to the study group to improve posture and improve function in the shoulder area. Measurements were carried out for the study group before and after application (with tape on). The tape was then removed and the measurements were repeated after 1 week.
Intervention: Kinesio taping (Other)
Group 2: Control
No application was made to the control group.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Upper extremity functionality
Time Frame: 2 weeks
Frenchay Arm Test was used to evaluate upper extremity functionality in participants with Cerebral Palsy. Frenchay Arm Test: The total duration of the test is 3 minutes. Each task is scored as 1 point. The participant takes minimum 0 and maximum 5 points. Higher scores indicate better functionality. The participant sits in the chair with a table in front of him and puts his hands on his knees and tries to perform the following sequential tasks with the affected arm / hand. 1. Fixing the ruler 2. Holding a roller 3. Raising the cup 4. Attaching a latch to the bar 5. Combing hair
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Nihan Ozunlu Pekyavas
Associated Proffesor
Baskent University