Effect of Kinesiotaping on Dexterity Function and Activities of Daily Livings in Patients with Stroke: A Pilot Study

Document Type : Original article

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1 MSc,OT, Department of Occupational therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2 PhD in Occupational Therapy, Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3 PhD, PT, Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Neuromusculoskeletal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences. Tehran, Iran

4 Professor, Department of Basic Sciences, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

5 MSc student,OT, Department of Occupational therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

6 MSc,OT, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Background and Aim: Stroke is a major cause of disability. Upper extremity motor impairment is one of the most common consequences after stroke. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of Kinesiotape (KT) on hand function dexterity and activities of daily living as well as spasticity in stroke patients.
Materials and methods: Eight individuals with stroke, and the mean age of 50-63 years, participated in the present clinical trial and pretest-posttest study. An I strip taping was placed on extensor muscles of the participants' forearms. Spasticity, activities of daily livings, and hand function dexterity were evaluated immediately and one month after kinesiotaping using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MMAS), Barthel Index, and Nine Holle Peg test.
Results: At the immediate assessment, there were significant differences between hand dexterity function and Barthel Index in the pre-test and post-test (P- value≥  0/001). Secondary assessment was done after one month and the results showed similar significant differences but there was no significant change in flexor muscles spasticity of the hand after the intervention.
Conclusion: The current preliminary study indicated that KT in the direction of the extensor muscle could result in better hand function and recovery activities of daily living.
 

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The Scientific Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Volume 7, Issue 1
March and April 2018
Pages 164-169

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  • Receive Date: 23 November 2016
  • Revise Date: 13 May 2017
  • Accept Date: 19 June 2017
  • First Publish Date: 21 March 2018

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