The Effect of Rigid Taping in Chronic Stroke Patients With Knee Hyperextension

The Effect of Rigid Taping in Chronic Stroke Patients With Knee Hyperextension

In this study, it is aimed to examine the effect of rigid taping on hyperextension control in stroke patients with knee hyperextension in the stance phase of gait.

Hypothesis Ho: Rigid taping has no effect on the control of knee hyperextension in stroke patients.

H1: Rigid taping has an effect on the control of knee hyperextension in stroke patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having had a stroke at least 6 months ago
• Ambulation with or without a walking aid (walker, cane or tripod)
• To be between 0-3 points according to the Modified Rankin Scoring
• Presence of spasticity in any of the lower extremity muscles with a value of at least 1 according to the Modified Ashworth Scale
• Getting a score of 24 or higher on the Mini Mental Test
• Presence of hyperextension in the stance phase of gait

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having more than one stroke history
• Being diagnosed with dementia
• Having a previous diagnosis of orthopedic, psychiatric or other neurological disease
• Having a situation that prevents communication
• History of surgery or joint contracture involving the lower extremities and gait