Immediate Effect Of Kinesiological Taping

Immediate Effect Of Kinesiological Taping On Functionality In Hemiplegic Patients

In this study, it is aimed to examine the immediate effect of kinesiological taping on functionality in hemiplegic patients. 40 hemiplegic patients with a mean age of 63±15 years were included to the study. The patients were divided into two groups using the computerized randomization method. Kinesiology tape was applied to the 1st group (study group), and a patch tape was applied to the 2nd group (control group). The demographic and physical characteristics of the people who agreed to participate in the study were recorded. In both groups; before taping, right after taping, 45 min. after and 4 days after taping Timed Get Up and Go Test (TUG) were administered. Both groups were asked not to remove the tapes at the end of the 4th day.

Inclusion Criteria:

• agree to participate in the study after detailed information about the study,
• to have sufficient cognitive functions, to be diagnosed with hemiplegia by a specialist physician,
• to be 18 years of age or older

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of other neurological diseases (Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.),
• cancer other than hemiplegia, heart failure, surgery in the area to be applied,
• vascular problems in the lower extremity,
• chronic kidney failure,
• infection.