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Effect of kinesio taping on postural control in stroke patients.

The effect of ankle kinesio taping on postural control in 30-60 years old stroke patients.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201211302391N9
Enrollment
40
Registered
2016-07-12
Start date
2012-10-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Stroke. Cerebrovascular accident NOS

Interventions

Intervention 1: In intervention group We performed ankle kinesio taping (KT) in intervention group for 24h. It was applied by KT expert by stretching the kinesio tape. Initially, a tape anchor is plac
Treatment - Other
In intervention group We performed ankle kinesio taping (KT) in intervention group for 24h. It was applied by KT expert by stretching the kinesio tape. Initially, a tape anchor is placed above the mal
In control group no intervention was done and All postural control measurements were repeated 24 hours later in control group.

Sponsors

Vice Chancellor for research of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The inclusions criteria for stroke patients: age range 60-30 years? at least 1 year after the stroke? stroke patients with anterior artery on the CT scan? high and moderate balance according berg balance scale (score 56-21)? grade 2 and 3 of spasticity on Ashworth scale? not used muscle relaxant and tranquilizers drugs from 24 hours ago?Ability to stand with eyes closed and open with feet apart for at least 30 seconds? Ability to understand instructions? The ability to easily change directions. Exclusion criteria: acquired brain injury? lower limbs fracture? a history of lower limbs surgery? dislocation in lower limb joints? sacroiliac joint dysfunctions? low back pain ? blindness and deafness? allergy to kinsiotape?balance disorder and middle ear problems? diabetes and neuropathy.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postural control. Timepoint: Before,immediately and 24 hours after application of interventions. Method of measurement: Amount of displacement and velocity of center of pressure by forceplate.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZahra Rojhani Shirazi

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

rojhaniz@sums.ac.ir+98 71 1627 1552

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026