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

The Efficacy of Distortion Taping on Balance, Performance, Gait, Spasticity and Quality of Life in Ankle Varus Deformity in Children With Cerebral Palsy

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

Conventional rehabilitation practices will be applied to the control group. In addition to Kinesio Tex tape distortion taping, conventional rehabilitation will be applied to the intervention group. 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 equinus 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