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Effects of Heel-raise-lower with Kinesio Taping of Triceps Surae on Spasticity and Balance Ability in Patients with Chronic Stroke

종아리근육 키네시오 테이핑을 병행한 발뒤꿈치 들기 훈련이 만성 뇌졸중 환자의 강직 및 균형능력에 미치는 영향

  • Kyung-Hun Kim (Department of Physical Therapy, 214, Gimcheon University, Gimcheon Institute of Rehabilitation Science, Gimcheon University)
  • 김경훈 (김천대학교 물리치료학과, 김천대학교 재활과학연구소)
  • Received : 2023.06.10
  • Accepted : 2023.08.04
  • Published : 2023.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of heel-raise-lower with Kinesio Taping (HKT) on spasticity and balance ability in patients with chronic strokes. Methods: The participants were divided randomly into the HKT group and heel-raise-lower with sham (control group), with 38 participants assigned to each group. Both groups received heel-raise-lower lifting 100 times, 5 times/week for 4 weeks. The HKT group applied Kinesio Taping to the calf muscles. The control group applied Kinesio Taping transversely to the ankle joint and tibialis anterior muscle. The composite spasticity score was used to evaluate the ankle plantar flexors. The center of pressure with the eyes open and closed and limited stability was measured using BioRescue equipment. Both groups evaluated spasticity and balance ability before the experiment and after 4 weeks. Statistical methods before and after working around spasticity and balance ability were independent t-tests. Results: After training, spasticity showed significant improvement in the HKT group and in the control group (p < 0.05). Similarly, balance ability was significantly more improved in the HKT group after 4 weeks of training compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: We confirmed the effects of heel-raise-lower with Kinesio Taping (HKT) on spasticity and balance ability in patients with chronic strokes.

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This research was supported by Gimcheon University Research Grants in 2022.

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