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ISSN : 2092-8475(Print)
ISSN : 2714-0148(Online)
Journal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research Vol.14 No.4 pp.3044-3048
DOI : https://doi.org/10.20540/JIAPTR.2023.14.4.3044

Effect of Tibialis Anterior Kinesio Taping Elasticity Level on Gait Speed in Stroke Patients

Yunghyun Jeon, PT, PhDa, Jiyun Wang Studentb, Minseo Kang Studentb, Jimin Cha Studentb, Hyebin Han Studentb, Hyojin In Studentb, Shinjun Park, PT, Prof., PhDb
aDepartment of Physical Therapy, Bundang Jesaeng Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea; bDepartment of Physical Therapy, Suwon Women’s University, Hwaseong, Republic of Korea

Abstract

Background: Kinesio taping is being applied to improve ankle dorsiflexion in stroke patients. Currently, the elasticity of kinesio taping is applied in various ways. Objectives: To investigated the effect of tibialis anterior kinesio taping elasticity level on gait speed in stroke patients. Design: A randomized cross-over pilot study. Methods: A total of 12 study subjects were allowed to experience three conditions within a single group. The three conditions are strong elastic taping condition, weak elastic taping condition, and non-elastic taping condition. Study subjects were randomly assigned to each condition sequentially. For the evaluation, gait variables (cadence, gait speed, stride length) were measured 24 hours after applying the taping appropriate for each condition. Results: The strong elastic taping condition significantly increased gait variables compared to the weak elastic taping and non-elastic taping conditions (P<.05). Weak elastic taping significantly increased gait variables compared to non-elastic taping (P<.05). Conclusion: As tibialis anterior kinesio taping elasticity increased, gait variables significantly improved in stroke patients.

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