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Immediate effect of kinesio taping on knee extensor torque of children with Cerebral Palsy: Three case reports

Adriana Neves Dos Santos1, Nelci Adriana Cicuto Ferreira Rocha2

  • 1Department of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Araranguá-SC, Brazil.

Neurorehabilitation
|November 10, 2018
PubMed

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Kinesiotaping (KT) may enhance knee extensor torque in children with cerebral palsy (CP). This study suggests KT could be a beneficial intervention for improving muscle strength in pediatric CP patients.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Physical Therapy
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Kinesiotaping (KT) is frequently used in clinical practice.
  • Evidence supporting the efficacy of KT remains limited.
  • Cerebral palsy (CP) often impacts motor function, including muscle strength.

Observation:

  • This study investigated the impact of KT on knee extensor torque in children with CP.
  • Three children with spastic CP, classified by GMFCS levels I, II, and III, participated.
  • Isokinetic evaluation using the Biodex Multi Joint System measured knee extensor peak torque at 60°/s.

Findings:

  • Application of KT to the rectus femoris muscle resulted in increased knee extensor peak torque.
  • The observed improvement in torque suggests a potential benefit of KT for muscle strength.

Implications:

  • Kinesiotaping may serve as a viable method to augment muscle strength in children diagnosed with CP.
  • Further research is warranted to confirm these findings and explore optimal KT protocols for pediatric CP management.
Abstract

Keywords:
Tapingisokineticrehabilitationstrength

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