[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) on
the swallowing function of stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-two stroke
patients were randomly assigned to two groups; an experimental group which received KT,
and a control group which received no taping intervention. Two-dimensional kinematic
analysis was used to determine the displacement of the hyoid bone and the angular
variation of the epiglottis using human anatomy-based coordinates. The functional
dysphagia scale (FDS) was determined by a videofluoroscopic study (VFSS). [Results] The
experimental group presented statistically significant improvements in kinematic changes
of the vertical excursion of the hyoid bone and epiglottal rotation. [Conclusion] Clinical
use of KT for dysphagia patients should be considered as a treatment approach. In future
research, more subjects and more diverse patterns should be studied to accumulate further
evidence.
[Purpose] The main aim of this study was to identify the short-term effects of Kinesio
taping (KT) on the static body alignment and overall balance function presented by the
coordinate and foot balance in stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty-eight stroke
subjects were randomly allocated into the study groups. The kinematic analysis measured
deviation or changes from standard body alignment and foot pressure by the human
anatomy-based coordinates were examined using the Shisei Innovation System PA200 ver.9.0.
[Results] The glabellas on the front view, larynx on the front view, rt. greater tubercle
of the humerus (vertical changes), lt. greater tubercle of the humerus (vertical changes),
posterior superior iliac spine, and greater trochanter (horizontal changes) showed
statistically significant decreases, indicating dislocation from the axis center, after
taping. [Conclusion] The clinical use of KT for stroke patients who have asymmetrical and
imbalanced body posture could be an optimal therapeutic approach. Since more evidence
based practices are needed, future studies should include large numbers of subjects and
examine diverse KT application patterns.
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