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The Acute Effects of Kinesio Taping on Drooling in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled
Nilsah Yilmaz1, Duygu Turker2, Ayca Aytar3
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat, Turkey.
Introduction:
This study purpose of determining the short-term effects of kinesio taping on drooling in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
Methods:
CP were randomly divided into 3 groups as the kinesio tape (n = 16), sham tape (n = 16), and control (n = 16) groups. The drooling severity and frequency were assessed with the Drooling Severity and Frequency Scale, and the amount of saliva was measured by the 5-minute drooling quotient. All outcome measurements were repeated for all children at the baseline, after 45 minutes, and after 2 days of application.
Results:
There was a significant decrease found in drooling severity, frequency, and amount in the kinesio taping group (p < .05). There was no significant difference in the sham taping and control groups (p > .05).
Conclusion:
The use of kinesio tape in drooling reduced drooling severity, frequency, and amount.
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