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Immediate effect of hip taping on balance and walking ability in cane-dependent ambulators with chronic stroke: a
Jyue-Liang Chen1, Ray-Yau Wang2, Chun-Shou Lee3
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Background:
Previous studies showed that cane-dependent post-stroke ambulators have poor balance and gait performance. Adhesive taping on the hip may be used as a therapeutic modality for improving range of motion and muscle activity in individuals with stroke.
Aim:
The objective of this study was to investigate the immediate effect of the hip extensor and abductor taping on balance and walking ability in cane-dependent ambulators with chronic stroke.
Design:
This study was a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial.
Setting:
Outpatients from a hospital rehabilitation department.
Population:
Twenty-eight cane-dependent ambulators with chronic stroke were recruited.
Methods:
Participants were randomized into either the control group with sham tape (N.=14) or experimental group with non-elastic tape (N.=14). The Berg Balance Scale, gait speed, 6-minute walk test, and Fall Efficacy Scale were measured with and without taping.
Results:
After taping, participants in the experimental group showed significant improvement in the Berg Balance Scale, gait speed, and 6-minute walk test. Furthermore, experimental group showed significant improvement in the Berg Balance Scale and 6-minute walk test compared with sham taping control group.
Conclusions:
Non-elastic tape could immediately improve balance, gait speed, and endurance in cane-dependent ambulators with chronic stroke.
Clinical Rehabilitation Impact:
Non-elastic tape may be a useful adjunct to current rehabilitation strategies for individuals with chronic stroke.
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