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ICF-Based Effects of PNF and Kinesio Taping on Hand Function in Hemiplegic Stroke
Sponsor: Istinye University
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.
Official title: Investigation of the Effects of PNF and Kinesiological Taping on Hand Function in Hemiplegic Stroke Patients Based on the ICF Framework
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
54
Start Date
2025-06-01
Completion Date
2026-03-30
Last Updated
2026-01-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
PNF 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).
KB 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.
PNF+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
Locations (2)
İstinye University, Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital
Istanbul, Bahçeşir, Turkey (Türkiye)
Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi, SUVAM Havza Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezin
Samsun, Havza, Turkey (Türkiye)