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The effect of kinesiotaping on hand function in stroke patients: A pilot study
Fathollah Qafarizadeh1, Minoo Kalantari1, Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari2
1Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
|August 14, 2018
Summary
Kinesiotaping (KT) applied to forearm extensor muscles improved hand function in stroke survivors. This pilot study found no significant changes in spasticity, suggesting KT may enhance motor recovery after stroke.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Physical Therapy
Background:
- Upper extremity motor impairment is a common and significant challenge for individuals post-stroke.
- Restoration of hand function is crucial for daily living activities and independence.
- Limited evidence exists on the efficacy of specific interventions like kinesiotaping for post-stroke hand function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of kinesiotaping on hand function and spasticity in stroke patients.
- To determine if applying kinesiotaping to forearm extensor muscles influences motor recovery.
- To assess changes in hand function and spasticity following a one-week intervention period.
Main Methods:
- A pretest-posttest clinical study involving eight stroke survivors (age 47-66).
- Kinesiotaping (I-strip) was applied to the extensor muscles of the forearm.
- Outcomes measured included the Modified Modified Ashworth Scale, Box and Block Test, and Nine Hole Peg Test.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were observed in hand function test scores immediately after taping and after one week.
- No significant changes in flexor muscle spasticity were detected post-intervention.
- The findings suggest a positive effect of kinesiotaping on hand function in this cohort.
Conclusions:
- Kinesiotaping applied to forearm extensor muscles may enhance hand function in individuals recovering from stroke.
- This intervention shows potential as an adjunct therapy for improving motor outcomes.
- Further research with larger sample sizes is warranted to confirm these preliminary findings.
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