RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07014696

ICF-Based Effects of PNF and Kinesio Taping on Hand Function in Hemiplegic Stroke

Investigation of the Effects of PNF and Kinesiological Taping on Hand Function in Hemiplegic Stroke Patients Based on the ICF Framework

Sponsor

Istinye University

Enrollment

54 participants

Start Date

Jun 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Upper Extremity Hemiplegia Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Kinesio Taping Hand Functionality Hemiplegia Due to Stroke

Summary

This clinical trial aims to compare the effects of kinesio taping and PNF on hemiplegic hand functions. In addition, the effects of these applications on body structure, activity, and participation will be examined. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do kinesio taping and PNF applications have different effects on hemiplegic hand function? Are kinesio taping and PNF applications effective in body structure, activity, and participation? The researchers will compare the advantages of kinesio taping and PNF applications over each other. Participants: Kinesio taping and/or PNF applications will be applied 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Tests will be performed on the first and last day of the study to evaluate hand functions.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a procedure called KB application Group, a procedure called PNF application Group, and others for people with hand functionality, hemiplegia, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREPNF application Group

PNF Application; in the application method, the subjects will be in a sitting position. The application will be made to the fingers, wrist and forearm in both D1 and D2 directions in flexion and extension patterns. The techniques will start using rhythmic initiation, then the combination of isotonics, dynamic-opposite, rhythmic stabilization and muscle-relaxation are determined. The movements will be made in 10 repetitions with rest in between (Saklecha et al., 2023).

PROCEDUREKB application Group

KB Application; In the taping treatment to be applied, taping will be applied starting from the fingers and up to the elbow with kinesiology taping (Huang et al., 2019). Taping will be done 3 days a week and the tape will remain on the patient for 2 days.

PROCEDUREPNF+KB application Group

PNF+ KB Application; In this application, both PNF and taping will be applied. After each application, conventional treatment will be applied to all three groups at the end of each session. When all treatments are completed, re-evaluations will be made by the blind physiotherapist