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International Academy of Physical Therapy Research (국제물리치료연구학회)
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Effect of Kinesiology Taping for Ankle Instability in Stroke Patients

  • Oh, Donghwan (Department of Occuptional Therapy, Kyungdong University) ;
  • Park, Jaeyoung (Department of Physical Therapy, Kyungwoon University) ;
  • Kim, Jinuk (Department of Emergency Medical Services, Kyungdong University)
  • Received : 2019.12.07
  • Accepted : 2020.01.19
  • Published : 2020.03.31
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Abstract

Background: Ankle instability usually occurs after stroke, and contributes to unsafe walking and associated risk of falling in the affected patients. Objective: To investigate the effects of kinesiology taping (KT) on gait and balance ability (center of pressure, CoP) in patients with ankle instability after stroke. Design: One group, pre-post design. Methods: A total of 11 patients with ankle instability after stroke were enrolled. In all subjects, the gait and balance ability were assessed under 2 conditions: KT and barefoot. Gait and balance ability was assessed using GAITRite system and FDM-S platform. Results: Comparison between KT and barefoot condition, KT condition was significantly higher in velocity, cadence, step length, and stride length than barefoot condition (P<.05). KT condition was significantly lower in CoP path length and sway speed than barefoot condition (P<.05). Conclusion: KT indicated potential as a helpful method for walking and balancing ability in patients with ankle instability after stroke. Therefore, this study recommends KT as an option applicable to the stroke with ankle instability.

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