Cerebral Palsy
Conditions
Keywords
Kinesiotape, Cerebral palsy, upper extremity functionality
Brief summary
Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of kinesio taping on upper extremity functionality in participants with Cerebral Palsy. Methods: This study included 14 children aged 6-16 years, diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. The children with Cerebral Palsy were divided into 2 groups, the study group and the control group. Assessments were done three times for each group (beginning - 45min later - 1 week later). Frenchay Arm Test was used to evaluate upper extremity functionality in participants with Cerebral Palsy. Kinesio taping was applied to study group to improve posture and function in shoulder area.
Interventions
OTHERKinesio taping
Before applying the tape, it was checked whether the children were allergic. Tape was first started from the distal part of the fingers and taped with 0% tension with Kinesio Taping Functional Correction Technique. Another I tape was applied from palmar area of the hand to spina scapula for supination of the forearm and external rotation of the shoulder with %0 tension to make functional correction (Figure 2). Kinesio Taping Functional Correction method is suggested to be done with 75% of tension but for children, we applied it with 0% tension to minimize the shear effects to the skin4. Kinesio Tex Light Touch Plus tape was used for taping application (Kinesio Co., USA).
Sponsors
Baskent University
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
The children with Cerebral Palsy included in this study consisted of 2 groups, the study group and the control group. No application was made to the control group. The same participant group was included as the experimental group after 1 week of rest. The assessments were done three times for each group (beginning - 45min later - 1 week later)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 15 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
were as follows; * To have a cognitive level to comprehend the instructions * Not having a cooperative problem that may prevent communication * Continuing special education regularly
Exclusion criteria
were as follows; * Those with orthopedic problems * Any surgical procedure * Participants with cognitive problems * Participants who do not regularly receive physiotherapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Upper extremity functionality | 2 weeks | Frenchay Arm Test was used to evaluate upper extremity functionality in participants with Cerebral Palsy. Frenchay Arm Test: The total duration of the test is 3 minutes. Each task is scored as 1 point. The participant takes minimum 0 and maximum 5 points. Higher scores indicate better functionality. The participant sits in the chair with a table in front of him and puts his hands on his knees and tries to perform the following sequential tasks with the affected arm / hand. 1\. Fixing the ruler 2. Holding a roller 3. Raising the cup 4. Attaching a latch to the bar 5. Combing hair |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed