Effects of kinesio taping versus ankle-foot orthoses on walking and balance in individuals with stroke: A randomized controlled trial

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Walking and balance dysfunction in patients with stroke; walking, balance, kinesio taping, ankle- foot orthoses, stroke

• Registration Number: TCTR20180601001
• Lead Sponsor: Tao-Yuan General Hospital

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2017-09-02
• Study Start: 2018-06-01
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 23

Inclusion Criteria

1. First time stroke with hemiparalyses
2. Has abnormal muscle tone in the ankle, but no restriction in ankle range of motion (ROM)
3. Could walk at least 6 minutes independently.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Unable to follow the instruction due to impaired cognition.
2. Severe hemineglect.
3. Has other neurological or orthopedic disease that will interfere the experience.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Balance baseline, post-intervention Berg Balance test,Functional mobility baseline, post-intervention Timed up and go test,Walking baseline, post-intervention 6 minutes walking test

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Functional mobility baseline, post-intervention Timed up and go test