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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 156-161 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2019 |
Keywords
- Athletic tape
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Physical endurance
- Postural balance
- Rehabilitation