Kinesiotaping Effect Glenohumeral Shoulder Subluxation

The Effect of Kinesiotaping on Glenohumeral Shoulder Subluxation in Post-stroke Patients

To evaluate the effectiveness of the kinesiotaping on pain, recovery of movement and daily life activities in Turkish hemiplegic patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• (1) 18 to 90 years of age, (2) stroke onset within one year, (3) shoulder subluxation in the involved upper extremity and (4) being oriented and cooperative.

Exclusion Criteria:

• (1) global aphasia, (2) malignancy, (3) previous shoulder pain or surgery, (4) other neuromuscular disorders and (5) severe cardiopulmonary disease that affects daily life activities.