Kinesio Taping in Sit to Stand Movement fo Cerebral Palsy

Imediate Effects of Kinesio Tapin in Muscle Activity and Time to Perform Sit to Stand Movement in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) present limited performance of functional activities and activities of daily life. Kinesio taping has been definied as a promising technique for children with CP ans has been extensively used in clinical practice. However, several studies have found a low level of evidence of its effectiveness in healthy individuals. We aim to evaluate the effects of the immediate application of Kinesio taping on the activation of the rectus femoris and anterior tibialis muscles and on the duration of sit-to-stand movement in children with CP.

Inclusion Criteria:

• diagnosed with spastic CP
• aged from 5 to 18 years
• Gross Motor Function Classification System levels I and II
• able to understand simple commands
• able to perform the sit-to-stand movement without support

Exclusion Criteria:

• muscle shortening in hamstring, gastrocnemius and hip flexors
• deformities in the lower limbs such as fixed hip and knee flexion that could compromise the sit-to-stand movement
• surgical procedures in the lower limbs and trunk in the previous 12 months
• botulinum toxin injection in the previous 6 months