The effects of trunk kinesio taping on balance ability and gait function in stroke patients

Yang Jin Lee, Ji Young Kim, Seong Yoel Kim, Kyung Hoon Kim, Yang Jin Lee, Ji Young Kim, Seong Yoel Kim, Kyung Hoon Kim

Abstract

[Purpose] Kinesio taping is a therapeutic method used in the treatment of various musculoskeletal and neuromuscular deficits, but there is limited evidence of the effects of trunk kinesio taping in neurologic patients. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effects of trunk kinesio taping on balance ability and gait function in persons after a stroke. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-five post-stroke patients were included in this study. Kinesio tape was applied to four trunk muscles. Before and after the taping, in all subjects, the balance ability was measured using the Wii Balance Board, and gait function was assessed using the GAITRite system. [Results] The difference in gait function before and after trunk taping was not statistically significant. However, a variability of balance ability showed statistically significant differences. [Conclusion] These results suggest that taping may be a helpful method during rehabilitation programs for stroke patients. Its application to the trunk muscles is especially useful for improving balance ability.

Keywords: Balance; Kinesio taping; Stroke.

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