The Effects of Vibration and Kinesiology Tape Applications in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

Evaluation of the Effects of Vibration and Kinesiology Tape Applications Applied to the Affected Side Forearm Extensor Muscles on Hand Skills in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of vibration and kinesiology tape applications applied to the affected side forearm extensor muscles on dexterity in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Upper extremity in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy significantly more affected than the lower extremities. Child mostly does not use the affected side and activity and weight uses the solid side in the overlay. in the upper extremity One of the muscles most affected by spasticity is the wrist and wrist. finger flexors. Secondary in antagonist of these muscles weakness develops and posture disorders occur. In this study The kinesiology tape, which has been increasingly used in recent years, affected by the application and local vibration application. hand with application to the lateral forearm extensor muscle group comparing their effects on their skills with the control group. aimed to evaluate. As a result of the study, this diagnosis hand skills of which application in children who are studying has a greater effect on and in which rehabilitation that the application should be preferred more It will be a guide for physiotherapists.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with hemiplegic cerebral palsy,
• No severe spasticity that prevents grasping and releasing an object (Modified which is at the level of 0, 1, 1+, 2 according to the Ashworth Scale),
• According to the Hand Skills Classification System (EBSS) at 1, 2 and 3 levels with function,
• Consisting of children between the ages of 4-18,
• Being treated in a special education and rehabilitation center,
• The family accepts the participation of their child in the study.
• They are children who have the mental level to take basic commands.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having severe mental retardation that prevents communication and taking basic commands,
• The family does not accept the child to work,
• Severe spasticity that prevents grasping an object (Modified Ashworth 3 and 4 levels according to the scale),
• Hand function at 4 and 5 levels according to the Hand Skills Classification System (EBSS) the one which,
• Compliance and behavior during the application of the tests used to obtain the data are children with the disorder.