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Postural Kinesio Taping in Stroke Rehabilitation
Sponsor: Bursa City Hospital
Summary
Stroke often leads to postural asymmetry and impaired trunk control, which negatively affect mobility, balance, coordination, and activities of daily living. These impairments increase the risk of falls and reduce functional independence during the rehabilitation process. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of posture-oriented kinesio taping, applied in addition to standard neurological rehabilitation, on functional outcomes in patients with stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving kinesio taping plus standard rehabilitation or a control group receiving standard rehabilitation alone. Functional outcomes including trunk control, postural stability, balance, mobility, and activities of daily living will be assessed using validated clinical scales at baseline and after the intervention period. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the clinical effectiveness of posture-oriented kinesio taping as a non-invasive and easily applicable adjunct treatment in stroke rehabilitation.
Official title: Effects of Posture-Oriented Kinesio Taping on Mobility, Balance, Coordination, and Activities of Daily Living in Patients With Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-01-30
Completion Date
2027-01-30
Last Updated
2026-01-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Posture-Oriented Kinesio Taping
Posture-oriented kinesio taping is applied to trunk and postural muscles to support postural alignment, enhance trunk control, and increase proprioceptive input in patients with stroke. The intervention is delivered as an adjunct to standard neurological rehabilitation and does not replace routine therapy. Kinesio tape is applied by trained clinicians using a standardized posture-focused taping approach, without restricting joint range of motion or limiting functional activities. The taping applications are maintained and renewed at regular intervals throughout the intervention period, with monitoring for skin tolerance and adverse reactions.
Standard Rehabilitation
Posture-oriented kinesio taping is applied to trunk and postural muscles with the aim of improving postural alignment and trunk control. The taping intervention is administered in addition to a standard neurological rehabilitation program. Applications are performed by trained clinicians using non-elastic-free, hypoallergenic kinesio tape and are renewed at regular intervals during the intervention period. The taping protocol targets postural asymmetry and impaired trunk stability without restricting joint range of motion or limiting functional activities.