Effects of Kinesio Taping on Spasticity of Upper Limbs after Stroke

VernacularTitle:肌内效贴对脑卒中后上肢痉挛的疗效
Author: Yajing YANG ; Yi ZHU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: stroke; spasticity; upper limbs; Kinesio taping
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(9):1045-1048
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the effects of Kinesio taping on upper limb spasticity after stroke. Methods From March to Novem-ber, 2015, 39 stroke patients were divided into Kinesio taping group (Kinesio taping and rehabilitation, n=13), white taping group (white tap-ing and rehabilitation, n=13) and blank group (rehabilitation, n=13) randomly. They were evaluated with modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) of upper limbs and the modified Barthel Index (MBI) before treatment, four and eight weeks after treat-ment. Results There was no significant difference among the three groups in the scores of FMA and MBI (P>0.05) four weeks after treat-ment, but the score of MAS improved more in the Kinesio taping group than in the other two groups (P<0.05). The scores of MAS, FMA and MBI all improved more in the Kinesio taping group than in the other two groups (P<0.05) eight weeks after treatment. Conclusion The application of Kinesio taping can relieve upper limb spasticity, and improve motor function and activities of daily living for patients with stroke.