RecruitingNCT06231108

Which Taping Technique is More Effective on Balance Skills in Children With Mildly Affected Cerebral Palsy?

"Assessment of the Short Effects of Taping on the Foot, Knee, and Hip Regions on Balance Skills in Children With Mildly Affected Cerebral Palsy"

Sponsor

Abant Izzet Baysal University

Enrollment

28 participants

Start Date

Jan 21, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

Summary

"Our study aims to determine which of ankle correction, quadriceps facilitation, and gluteus maximus facilitation taping provides a better immediate effect on balance skills in children with mildly affected cerebral palsy. Children whose parents have given consent for the study will undergo three different taping applications with a one-week interval. After each taping application, a 15-minute waiting period will be observed, followed by balance assessment using the Wii Balance System with eyes open and closed."

Eligibility

Min Age: 4 YearsMax Age: 15 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

Having a diagnosis of bilateral spastic type cerebral palsy (CP),
Age between 4-15 years,
Communication Function Classification System (CFCS) level 1-2,
Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level 1-2,
Volunteering to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria3

Having experienced lower extremity fracture, muscle-tendon, or bone surgery in the last 6 months, or undergone spine or orthopedic surgery that would affect the lower extremity,
Exposure to any pharmacological agent or intervention inhibiting spasticity in the last 6 months,
Developing an allergic reaction to kinesio tape."

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Interventions

OTHERKinesio Taping

"Three different taping applications will be applied, namely ankle correction, quadriceps facilitation, and gluteus maximus facilitation." 1. Taping: Functional correction technique will be used to facilitate dorsal flexion movement." 2. Taping: Quadriceps Femoris (QF) Facilitation Technique - In taping to activate the QF muscle and regulate muscle tone, the patient will be placed in a supine position with hips and knees in neutral. 3. Taping: Gluteus Maximus (GM) Facilitation Technique - For taping to facilitate the GM muscle, a double-band application will be performed.