Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
group1:posterior pelvic tilt taping
group2:placebo taping
Sponsors
Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Stroke involving cerebral regions (>3 months post stroke) with an anterior pelvic inclination (>15°, normal range 11±4°); Brunnstrom stage of motor recovery for the affected lower limb range of 3-5; Ambulatory but with residual gait deficit as defined as a visual gait abnormality assessed by a licensed physical therapist (including those who use a cane or walker); Independent gait ability to walk at least 15 m without assistance; Ability to understand and follow simple verbal instructions; A Mini-Mental State Examination score greater than 24/30; no disability in visual, auditory, and vestibular organs; no history of orthopedic diseases, such as contracture, fracture, or arthritis in lower limbs.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Neurological problems other than stroke that would interfere with gait and balance control; Pain, limited motion, or weakness in the non-paretic lower extremity that affected performance of daily activities (by self-report); Allergy to the Kinesio tape or having a skin disease.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| pelvic inclination;gait function;balance ability; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactYanting Wu
Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center)
Outcome results
None listed