Clinical trial NCT06608615: the Instant Effect of Rigid and Kinesio Taping Techniques in Stroke Individuals With Foot Drop
Official title: Investigation of the Instant Effect of Rigid and Kinesio Taping Techniques on Physical Performance, Gait and Physiological Expenditure Index in Stroke Individuals With Foot Drop
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Physical Performance, Gait and Physiological Expenditure Index in Stroke Patients
Keywords: Rigid Taping
Kinesio Taping
Drop Foot Gait
Stroke
Lead sponsor: Kırıkkale University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2024-09-23
Enrollment: 40
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Standard ages: ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: Stroke individuals with foot drop experience poor physical performance and walking problems. Physiological energy consumption also increases due to balance and walking problems. The aim of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of rigid and kinesio taping techniques on physical performance, gait and physiological expenditure index in stroke individuals with foot drop, and also to examine whether these approaches are superior to each other.

As a result of this study, it was seen that Rigid Taping and Kinesio Taping were effective in stroke individuals with foot drop. When we compared the groups, it was determined that both taping methods produced similar effects.

Detailed description: Stroke individuals with foot drop experience poor physical performance and walking problems. Physiological energy consumption also increases due to balance and walking problems. The aim of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of rigid and kinesio taping techniques on physical performance, gait and physiological expenditure index in stroke individuals with foot drop, and also to examine whether these approaches are superior to each other.

40 individuals diagnosed with hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke were included in the study. Individuals were divided into two groups: Rigid Taping Group (n=20) and Kinesio Taping Group (n=20). The physical performances of the individuals participating in the study were evaluated with the One-Leg Standing Test, Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) and the Sit-Up-from-Chair Test (SUCT), their walking speed was evaluated with the 10 Meter Walk Test, and the spatiotemporal characteristics of the gait were evaluated with gait analysis on powdered ground. Physiological Expenditure Index (FHI) was calculated with 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT) results. Evaluations were recorded by the same physiotherapist before and after taping.

As a result of this study, it was seen that Rigid Taping and Kinesio Taping were effective in stroke individuals with foot drop. When we compared the groups, it was determined that both taping methods produced similar effects. We believe that adding rigid or kinesio taping applications for foot drop to the rehabilitation program of stroke individuals with drop foot will increase the success of the treatment.

Eligibility criteria: Being diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, Not having cooperation and communication problems, Stroke individuals with foot drop and those with a MAS score of 2 or less, Those who score 0-3 on the Modified Rankin Scale.

Primary outcomes:
measure: Timed up and go test
timeFrame: 3 minutes
measure: 10 metre walking test
timeFrame: 1 minutes
measure: Sit up and chair test
timeFrame: 1 minutes
measure: six minute walk test
timeFrame: 10 minutes
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Kırıkkale
country: Turkey
facility: Kırıkkale University
Study officials:
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