Effects of Kinesio Taping on Upper Extremity Functionality in Participants With Cerebral Palsy
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 14
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Upper extremity functionality
研究概览
简要总结
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.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Non Randomized
- 干预模型
- Crossover
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 6 Years 至 15 Years（Child）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •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
排除标准
- •were as follows;
- •Those with orthopedic problems
- •Any surgical procedure
- •Participants with cognitive problems
- •Participants who do not regularly receive physiotherapy
研究组 & 干预措施
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.
干预措施: Kinesio taping (Other)
Group 2: Control
No application was made to the control group.
结局指标
主要结局
Upper extremity functionality
时间窗: 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
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Nihan Ozunlu Pekyavas
Associated Proffesor
Baskent University