the Instant Effect of Rigid and Kinesio Taping Techniques in Stroke Individuals With Foot Drop

NCT ID: NCT06608615

Last Updated: 2025-03-11

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 40 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2023-11-01
• Study Completion Date: 2024-09-01

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.

Conditions

Physical Performance, Gait and Physiological Expenditure Index in Stroke Patients

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

Kinesio Taping Group

Persons who will undergo kinesio taping

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Kinesio Taping

Intervention Type: OTHER

Facilitation (Functional) Technique for Tibialis Anterior Muscle: The patient sits with his leg extended. The ankle is placed in eversion and dorsi flexion. After one end of the I tape is adhered to the upper part of the Tibia, the other end is adhered to the dorsal surface of the foot with almost 100% tension. During the application, origin and insertion points are considered as the beginning and end. Then, plantar fexion is performed on the ankle and the remaining non-stick part is glued.

Functional Correction Technique: Correction technique is used to ensure full contact of the foot with the ground. The subtalar joint is positioned in eversion and taping is applied starting from under the medial malleolus, without tension until the lateral outer edge of the calceneus, and then with 100% tension, continuing until 10-15 cm below the head of the fibula. No tension is applied in the last 5 cm

Rigid Taping group

Persons to whom rigid taping will be performed

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Rigid Taping

Intervention Type: OTHER

Talus Stabilization Taping: The affected ankle of the person to be taped was placed on a chair and asked to bring this foot to a neutral position by advancing the tibia over the foot through knee flexion while standing. Starting from the talus of the ankle, maximum tension was applied towards the medial and lateral malleolus.

Inversion Lock: This lock looks like an inverted 6 when viewed from the front and is used to restrict inversion movement. After the underwrap and anchor were applied, the tape was applied starting from the outer malleolus level. It was glued on itself by proceeding diagonally in front of the foot, passing it in front of the inner malleolus, passing under the foot and in front of the outer malleolus and closing the subtalar area, and the taping was completed by making an anchor on the upper side.

Interventions

Kinesio Taping

Facilitation (Functional) Technique for Tibialis Anterior Muscle: The patient sits with his leg extended. The ankle is placed in eversion and dorsi flexion. After one end of the I tape is adhered to the upper part of the Tibia, the other end is adhered to the dorsal surface of the foot with almost 100% tension. During the application, origin and insertion points are considered as the beginning and end. Then, plantar fexion is performed on the ankle and the remaining non-stick part is glued.

Functional Correction Technique: Correction technique is used to ensure full contact of the foot with the ground. The subtalar joint is positioned in eversion and taping is applied starting from under the medial malleolus, without tension until the lateral outer edge of the calceneus, and then with 100% tension, continuing until 10-15 cm below the head of the fibula. No tension is applied in the last 5 cm

Intervention Type: OTHER

Rigid Taping

Talus Stabilization Taping: The affected ankle of the person to be taped was placed on a chair and asked to bring this foot to a neutral position by advancing the tibia over the foot through knee flexion while standing. Starting from the talus of the ankle, maximum tension was applied towards the medial and lateral malleolus.

Inversion Lock: This lock looks like an inverted 6 when viewed from the front and is used to restrict inversion movement. After the underwrap and anchor were applied, the tape was applied starting from the outer malleolus level. It was glued on itself by proceeding diagonally in front of the foot, passing it in front of the inner malleolus, passing under the foot and in front of the outer malleolus and closing the subtalar area, and the taping was completed by making an anchor on the upper side.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Other Intervention Names

Functional Correction Technique; Facilitation (Functional) Technique for Tibialis Anterior Muscle; Talus Stabilization Taping; Inversion Lock

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion 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.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Kırıkkale University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Saniye Aydoğan Arslan

Kırıkkale University

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Kırıkkale University

Kırıkkale, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

Ömer Kaya

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

KırıkkaleüniylÖmerKaya

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id