The Efficacy of Derotation Banding on Outcome Measures in Children With Cerebral Palsy

The Efficacy of Derotation Taping on Balance, Performance, Gait, Spasticity and Quality of Life in Femoral Internal Rotation Deformity in Children With Cerebral Palsy

The aim of the study is to compare the conventional rehabilitation program and derotation taping applied with Kinesio Tex tape in addition to conventional rehabilitation in children with hemiplegic or monoplegic cerebral palsy with femoral internal rotation deformity.

Conventional rehabilitation (CR) practices will be applied to the control group. Conventional rehabilitation (KT) application will be applied to the study group in addition to Kinesio Tex tape derotation banding. With the kinesio tape application, it is aimed to provide economical, ergonomic and effective support to the patients in non-clinical times. It is aimed to evaluate the patients' balance, quality of life, performance test, spasticity level and gait quality.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children with cerebral palsy aged 4-12 years with unilateral involvement who are hemiplegic or monoplegic
• Cases with Gross Motor Function Classification (GMFCS) level 1 or 2
• Understanding simple commands and signing the consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of a static cause of femoral internal rotation deformity
• Situations that may prevent assessments or communication
• Lack of cooperation during work
• Presence of surgery that may affect assessments, such as joint freezing
• Presence of botulinum toxin administration in the last 6 months
• Development of an allergic reaction on the skin to the tape