《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2021, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (6): 712-718.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2021.06.013

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Effects of Kinesio Taping on Lower Limb Function for Stroke Patients at Different Recovery Stages

Yuan-min LIU1,2,Xiao-ping YUN1,3(),Ding DING4,Xue-jing DU2,Xiao-min ZHU2   

  1. 1.Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing 100068, China
    2.Department
    3.of Physiotherapy, Department of Rehabilitation Evaluation, Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Centre, Beijing 100068, China
    4.Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
  • Received:2020-09-03 Revised:2020-10-26 Published:2021-06-25 Online:2021-06-21
  • Contact: Xiao-ping YUN E-mail:xiaoping_yun@163.com

Abstract: Objective

To observe the effect of Kinesio taping on lower limb motor function in patients with hemiplegia at different stages of stroke.

Methods

From August, 2015 to August, 2017, 60 patients at stages of Brunnstrom III (n = 30) and Brunnstrom IV (n = 30) were randomly divided into control group (n = 15) and treatment group (n = 15). All the patients received comprehensive rehabilitation training, while the treatment group taped Kinesio taping in the lower extremities, for four weeks. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Lower Extremity (FMA-LE), Time 'Up & Go' Test (TUGT) and gait analysis before and after treatment.

Results

The results of all the measurements improved after treatment in all the groups (P < 0.001). For the patients at Brunnstrom IV, FMA-LE score and walking speed improved more in the treatment group than in the control group after treatment (P < 0.01); for those at Brunnstrom III, FMA-LE score, walking speed, TUGT time, hip extension angle and gait symmetry improved more in the treatment group than in the control group after treatment (P < 0.05).

Conclusion

Kinesio taping is effective on the lower limb motor function for patients with hemiplegia after stroke, especially for patients at Brunnstrom III.

Key words: stroke, hemiplegia, Kinesio taping, lower limb, motor function, walking

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