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The Effect of Kinesiotaping on Hand Function in Stroke Patients: A Pilot Study Publisher Pubmed



Qafarizadeh F1 ; Kalantari M1 ; Ansari NN2 ; Baghban AA1 ; Jamebozorgi A1
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  1. 1. Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Neuromusculoskeletal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Published:2018


Abstract

Upper extremity motor impairment is one of the most prevalent problems following stroke. Considering the functional importance of the upper extremity in the daily life, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of kinesiotaping (KT) on hand function and spasticity in individuals following a stroke. Eight individuals who had experienced a stroke, with their age ranging from 47 to 66, participated in this pretest-posttest clinical study. An I- strip of tape was placed on the extensor muscles of the forearm. Primary outcome measures were the Modified Modified Ashwoth Scale, Box and Block test, and Nine Hole Peg test. At the immediate assessment, there were significant differences between two hand function tests scores. Secondary assessment was done after one week and the results showed significant differences between two hand function test scores. There was no significant change in flexor muscles spasticity after the intervention. This pilot study indicated that KT in the direction of the extensor muscles could result in better hand function in stroke patients. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd
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