A Systematic Review of Elastic Taping Effect of Patients with Stroke.
10.18857/jkpt.2018.30.4.101
- Author:
Beom Ryong KIM
1
;
Tae Woo KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Physical Therapy, Design Hospital, Jeonju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Randomized Controlled Trial ; Review
- Keywords:
Physical activity;
Physical function;
Stroke;
Taping
- MeSH:
Arm;
Humans;
Methods;
Motor Activity;
Muscle Strength;
Range of Motion, Articular;
Sensation;
Stroke*;
Walking
- From:
Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
2018;30(4):101-107
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of taping intervention in patients with stroke through a review analysis of taping interventions used to enhance physical function and activity in patients with stroke. We searched randomized controlled trials using electronic databases. We also manually reviewed sources to identify additional relevant studies. Taping intervention is an approach to treat individuals with impaired physical function and activity. Taping interventions affect body functions by providing increased muscle strength, proprioceptive sensation, and range of motion, as well as decreased rigidity and pain. Taping interventions also improve walking, balance and arm functions, such as physical activity. Taping intervention for patients with stroke has been shown to be highly effective and is therefore strongly recommended; however, it is suggested that it be further developed to improve its efficacy as an intervention method and to create additional taping methods.
