Effects of Kinesio Taping on Upper Extremity Functionality in Participants With Cerebral Palsy
Effects of Kinesio Taping on Upper Extremity Functionality in Participants With Cerebral Palsy
Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of kinesio taping on upper extremity functionality in participants with Cerebral Palsy.
Methods: This study included 14 children aged 6-16 years, diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. The children with Cerebral Palsy were divided into 2 groups, the study group and the control group. Assessments were done three times for each group (beginning - 45min later - 1 week later). Frenchay Arm Test was used to evaluate upper extremity functionality in participants with Cerebral Palsy. Kinesio taping was applied to study group to improve posture and function in shoulder area.
Inclusion criteria were as follows;