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

Launched by ABANT IZZET BAYSAL UNIVERSITY · Jan 21, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring which type of taping technique can best improve balance skills in children with mild cerebral palsy. The study focuses on three different taping methods: one for the ankle, one for the thigh muscles, and one for the buttocks muscles. Children who participate will receive each type of tape in separate sessions, with a week in between. After each taping, their balance will be evaluated using a special balance system, both with their eyes open and closed.

To be eligible for the study, children need to be between 4 and 15 years old and have a specific type of cerebral palsy that affects both sides of their body. They should also be able to communicate and move around independently, as assessed by certain classification systems. It's important to note that children who have had recent surgeries or specific medical treatments are not able to participate. Overall, this study aims to find out which taping technique helps improve balance the most, providing valuable insights for therapies in children with cerebral palsy.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 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 criteria:
• • 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."