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Effect of plantar taping on plantar skin sensation, ankle proprioceptive sensation and balance in stroke patients

the Effects of Plantar Kinesio Taping on Plantar Cutaneous Sensation, Ankle Proprioceptive Sensation and Balance in Subacute Stroke patients: a cross-over study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CRIS
Registry ID
KCT0009048
Enrollment
44
Registered
2023-12-15
Start date
2023-10-28
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-01-22

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Others(Kinesio Taping) : The subject applies conservative exercise therapy after applying plantar taping. Foot plantar taping uses a four-pronged taping method that assists the flexor digitorum brevis

Sponsors

Gachon University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) If Stroke patients within 6 months of onset (diagnosis including infarction or Hemorrhage) have symptoms of hemiplegia, (2) MMSE-K (Korean simplified mental health test, Mini Mental State Examination – Korean) at least 24 points, (3) patients with standing under a minimal assist, (4) patients with decreased dynamic balance ability of 14 seconds or more before conducting the study, and (5) patients without skin disease to attach and detach kinesio taping to the sole of the foot

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Patients with cardiopulmonary disease who are difficult to participate in the study, (2) patients with bone fractures in the lower extremities or a history of surgery with artificial structures inserted into the joints, (3) patients with MMSE-K scores of 23 or less, (4) patients with outpatient visits, and (5) patients with chronic strokes more than 6 months from the onset were excluded.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Plantar Cutaneous Sensation

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Ankle Joint Proprioceptive sensation;Foot sole pressure and ground area;Balance ability

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactSeong Ho Yun

Gachon University

chos5501@naver.com+82-32-820-4324

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CRIS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 6, 2026