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Quantitative Static and Dynamic Assessment of Balance Control in Stroke Patients

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Does kinesio taping affect balance in individuals with multiple sclerosis?

Fatma Erdeo¹, Ali Ulvi Uca², Musa Çankaya³

¹Nezahat Keleşoğlu, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey.

Neurological Sciences : Official Journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology

|March 25, 2025

Summary

Kinesio taping (KT) improved balance and reduced falls in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. This study shows KT is a useful tool for stabilizing posture and enhancing balance skills in individuals with MS.

Keywords:

Kinesio taping Multiple sclerosis Rehabilitation Standing balance

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Rehabilitation Medicine
Biomechanical Engineering

Background:

Balance disorders are prevalent in multiple sclerosis (MS) due to impaired postural control, muscle weakness, ataxia, and sensory deficits.
These balance issues significantly impact patient mobility and fall risk.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the efficacy of Kinesio taping (KT) in improving balance in individuals diagnosed with MS.
To assess the immediate effects of KT on postural stability and related physiological parameters.

Main Methods:

A non-controlled observational study involving 30 participants with MS.
Kinesio taping (KT) was applied to the feet, with assessments conducted before and after application.
Balance was evaluated under conditions with eyes open and closed, alongside assessments of muscle strength and spasticity.

Main Results:

Significant improvements in balance were observed after Kinesio taping (KT) application in both dominant and non-dominant extremities.
While vibration and two-point discrimination showed a significant difference with balance, light touch sense did not correlate significantly.
Muscle strength in the tibialis anterior and spasticity in lower extremity muscles (excluding quadriceps) showed significant differences related to balance.

Conclusions:

Kinesio taping (KT) demonstrates potential as an effective intervention for reducing falls and enhancing balance in patients with MS.
Preliminary findings suggest Kinesio foot taping can provide immediate stabilization of body posture, improving overall balance in MS patients.