Application of Kinesio Taping in Children with Cerebral Palsy (review)
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2015.10.010
- VernacularTitle:肌内效贴在脑性瘫痪儿童中的应用
- Author:
Xiaoe CAI
;
Zhen HUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cerebral palsy, Kinesio taping, mechanism, function, review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2015;21(10):1168-1172
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Usually individualized comprehensive treatments are applied to children with cerebral palsy. Among them, Kinesio taping is a simple treatment compared to orthosis, which allows greater rang of motion (ROM) and can more easily be accepted by patients, however, its effectiveness is controversial. This article introduced the mechanism that mainly includes relieving pain, improving joint mobility, increasing strength, relieving edema and increasing proprioception. The application of it in upper limbs, lower limbs and trunk of children with cerebral palsy was discussed. Finally, the advantages and limitations of Kinesio taping, suitable types of cerebral palsy and the therapeutic evaluation were analyzed.
