Cardiovascular Diseases, Physical Disability, Stroke
Conditions
Keywords
kinesio tape, high-functioning stroke, hand function, stroke
Brief summary
Despite being nearly independent in daily life, chronic high-functioning stroke survivors still experienced mild impairments in skilled hand function. Kinesio Taping (KT) has been used to help stroke patients improve their balance and ambulation. Few studies explored the effects of KT on fine motor function in stroke patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the hand function performance of high-functioning stroke survivors after KT. Participants were divided into two groups: KT group and control group. Last two days, the KT group received KT intervention. After the taping was removed, baseline and post-test evaluation were conducted. Outcome measures included muscle strength, range of motion (ROM), spasticity, fine motor function, and self-reported upper limb disability. The results revealed that the KT group had less spasticity, increasing ROM trend, and improved fine motor function and disability. KT improved spasticity, active movement, and muscle flexibility, resulting in more skilled and delicate hand function in chronic high-functioning stroke survivors.
Interventions
OTHERKinesio taping
Kinesio taping is a non-invasive physical treatment, which is breathable, hypoallergenic and elastic. Because of the mechanical properties and physiological effects, Kinesio taping has been thought to relieve pain, reduce swelling, support and relax soft tissue, promote motor performance, and correct posture or abnormal movement patterns.
Sponsors
Taiwan Municipal An-Nan Hospital-China Medical University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
32 Years to 77 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* (1) Stroke with unilateral hemiparesis, (2) onset duration \> 6 months, (3) Brunnstrom stage in the proximal and distal parts of the upper extremity \> stage III, and (4) adequate cognitive ability to understand and cooperate with the experiment procedure.
Exclusion criteria
* Participants with skin problem (such as allergies, open wound), a history of upper extremity musculoskeletal diseases (such as fractures, tendon ruptures), or other peripheral neurological or systemic diseases were excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle strength | Baseline and post-test( 2 days later) | The maximum grip force and the muscle strength of the wrist extensor and flexor |
| AROM and PROM | Baseline and post-test( 2 days later) | The AROM and PROM of wrist flexion and extension (AROM and PROM in degrees). The AROM and PROM of the wrist flexion and extension were measured with the goniometers. |
| Spasticity | Baseline and post-test( 2 days later) | Spasticity of wrist and finger flexor and extensor. The spasticity of wrist and finger flexor and extensor were assessed with modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). |
| The Action Research Arm Test | Baseline and post-test( 2 days later) | gross motor and fine motor function of the upper limb, which included grasp, grip, pinch, and gross movement |
| Quick DASH | Baseline and post-test( 2 days later)) | To measure the disability and symptoms of the upper limb, participants self-reported the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire |
Countries
Taiwan
Outcome results
None listed