Immediate effect of hip taping on balance and walking ability in cane-dependent ambulators with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled trial

Jyue Liang Chen, Ray Yau Wang, Chun Shou Lee, Yun Ju Chen, Yea Ru Yang*

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Previous studies showed that cane-dependent post-stroke ambulators have poor balance and gait performance. Adhesive taping on the hip may be used as a therapeutic modality for improving range of motion and muscle activity in individuals with stroke. AIM: The objective of this study was to investigate the immediate effect of the hip extensor and abductor taping on balance and walking ability in cane-dependent ambulators with chronic stroke. DESIGN: This study was a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial. SETTING: Outpatients from a hospital rehabilitation department. POPULATION: Twenty-eight cane-dependent ambulators with chronic stroke were recruited. METHODS: Participants were randomized into either the control group with sham tape (N.=14) or experimental group with non-elastic tape (N.=14). The Berg Balance Scale, gait speed, 6-minute walk test, and Fall Efficacy Scale were measured with and without taping. RESULTS: After taping, participants in the experimental group showed significant improvement in the Berg Balance Scale, gait speed, and 6-minute walk test. Furthermore, experimental group showed significant improvement in the Berg Balance Scale and 6-minute walk test compared with sham taping control group. CONCLUSIONS: Non-elastic tape could immediately improve balance, gait speed, and endurance in cane-dependent ambulators with chronic stroke. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: Non-elastic tape may be a useful adjunct to current rehabilitation strategies for individuals with chronic stroke.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)156-161
Number of pages6
JournalEuropean Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Volume55
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2019

Keywords

  • Athletic tape
  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Physical endurance
  • Postural balance
  • Rehabilitation

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