Effects of kinesio taping on upper extremity functionality in patients with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial

Year 2021, , 152 - 159, 20.12.2021

Yunus Emre Baş Nihan Özünlü Pekyavaş , Oya Ümit Yemişçi

https://doi.org/10.33438/ijdshs.1005339

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of kinesio taping application on upper extremity functionality in patients with CP. This study included 40 children aged 6-16 years, diagnosed with CP. The children with CP were divided into 2 groups, the study group and the control group. Ligth touch Kinesio taping was applied to study group to improve posture and function in shoulder area. Assessments were done three times for each group (baseline - 45min later – 1 week later). Frenchay Arm Test and Moberg Pick-Up Test were used to evaluate upper extremity functionality in participants with CP. In the control group, no significant difference was found (p>0.05). The level of change in Frenchay Arm Test and Moberg Pick-Up Test measurement results performed in different times was found significant in study group (p<0.05). As a result of the application of kinesio taping for functional correction of the upper extremity in children with CP, an improvement in fine motor functions was revealed. This is one of the first studies giving evidence about the positive effects of pediatric kinesio taping application on functionality in children with CP.

Keywords

Cerebral palsy, Kinesio Taping, Upper Extremity, Functionality, Pediatric Rehabilitation

Project Number

KA20/46

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