Training postural control and sitting in children with cerebral palsy: Kinesio taping vs. neuromuscular electrical stimulation. (August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Karabay, İlkay; Doğan, Asuman; Ekiz, Timur; Köseoğlu, Belma Füsun; Ersöz, Murat
• Is Part Of: Complementary therapies in clinical practice. Volume 24(2016)
• Page Start: 67
• Page End: 72
• Publication Date: 2016-08
• Subjects: Cerebral palsy -- Kinesio taping -- Sitting balance -- Gross Motor Function Measure -- Neurodevelopmental therapy; Integrative medicine -- Periodicals; Integrative medicine -- Research -- Periodicals; Alternative medicine -- Periodicals; 615.5
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.05.009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1744-3881

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: To elucidate the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) in addition to neurodevelopmental therapy (NDT) on posture and sitting, and to compare the effects of KT and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES). Materials-methods: Seventy-five children were randomized into control, KT, and NMES groups. NDT was applied to all children 4 times a week for 4 weeks. In addition, KT and NMES were applied to KT and NMES groups, respectively. Sitting subset of Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) and kyphosis levels of the groups were analyzed by two way mixed ANOVA. Results: GMFM and kyphosis values improved significantly in all groups (all p < 0.01), yet change levels were more prominent in the KT and NMES groups than the control group. Moreover, NMES group showed better improvement. Conclusion: KT or NMES application for four weeks in addition to NDT is effective on improving kyphosis and sitting. Besides, NMES is more effective than KT.