Effects of Lower-Leg Kinesiology Taping on Balance Ability in Stroke Patients with Foot Drop
Joint Authors
Bae, Young-Hyeon
Kim, Hyeong Geun
Min, Kyung Sam
Lee, Suk Min
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
The purpose of this study was to observe the effects of lower-leg kinesiology taping on balance ability in stroke patients with foot drop.
Design.
Randomized controlled trial study.
Method.
Thirty stroke patients with foot drop were randomly divided into two groups.
The experimental group underwent kinesiology taping, and the control group underwent placebo taping.
Balance ability was assessed before and after taping in both groups.
Results.
No difference was observed over time in the Berg Balance Scale score between the two groups, and a significant difference in the Berg Balance Scale score was observed only in the experimental group.
Additionally, there were significant differences in the center of pressure area and limits of stability over time.
Conclusion.
Kinesiology taping temporarily improved static balance ability in stroke patients.
However, its effect on dynamic balance was not verified.
Therefore, further research on the influence of long-term kinesiology taping on dynamic balance and gait ability is suggested.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bae, Young-Hyeon& Kim, Hyeong Geun& Min, Kyung Sam& Lee, Suk Min. 2015. Effects of Lower-Leg Kinesiology Taping on Balance Ability in Stroke Patients with Foot Drop. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061150
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bae, Young-Hyeon…[et al.]. Effects of Lower-Leg Kinesiology Taping on Balance Ability in Stroke Patients with Foot Drop. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061150
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bae, Young-Hyeon& Kim, Hyeong Geun& Min, Kyung Sam& Lee, Suk Min. Effects of Lower-Leg Kinesiology Taping on Balance Ability in Stroke Patients with Foot Drop. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061150
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1061150