The immediate effects of patellar taping on balance and gait ability in individuals with chronic stroke

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of patellar taping on balance and gait abilities in chronic stroke patients. Design: Randomized placebo-controlled trial. Methods: Thirty chronic stroke patients who have been diagnosed at least six months or before were recruited from R hospital. These study subjects were randomized to the experimental group (n=15) or placebo group (n=15). In the experimental group, patellar taping was applied while for the placebo group, placebo taping was applied. The Balance System SD was used for measuring dynamic standing balance in these two groups. In addition, the GAITRite (CIR System Inc.) system was utilized for calculating gait performance in these patients. Results: After application of taping, the patellar taping group showed a significant decrease in dynamic standing balance in their sway area (p<0.05). However, in the placebo group, there was no significant difference in dynamic standing balance ability and gait ability before and after application of taping. Comparison of the patellar taping group and placebo group showed significant differences in dynamic standing balance ability and gait performance (p<0.05). Conclusions: From the results of this study, it appears that application of patellar taping in chronic stroke patients significantly improved dynamic standing balance ability and gait ability in these patients. Based on these results, patellar taping is thought to be useful in real clinical settings where there are many chronic patients who are in need of improvement in their balance and gait ability.

Effect of McConnell Patelar Taping on Walking Speed, Step Length, and Stride Length in Sub acute Stroke Patient

“…Shin and colleagues in a previous study comparing McConnell patellar taping and placebo on the knee in chronic stroke patients, found a significant increase in step length and stride length in the intervention group. However, when compared with the placebo group, there was no significant difference (Shin et al, 2014). The increase in step length and stride length in this study can be explained through several mechanisms.…”

“…The increase in step length and stride length in this study can be explained through several mechanisms. McConnell patellar taping improves patella tracking in the patellofemoral groove by making the patella medial and this will cause patellar realignment (Shin et al, 2014). Realignment of the patella will change the leverage of the patella, maximizing the mechanical advantage of the quadriceps muscle (Herrington, 2001).…”

“…McConnell patellar taping is a rigid taping (Strappal, BSN) which is applied by the method performed (Shin., et al, 2014) by affixing to the knee joint that has been positioned and pulled medially (from the lateral kneecap to covering the medial end of the semitendinosus muscle). and used for 30 minutes.…”

“…The addition of McConnell patellar taping in patients with chronic stroke can improve dynamic balance and walking ability when compared to the placebo effect. This increase in walking ability can be seen from the increase in cadence, walking speed, step length and stride length (Shin et al, 2014). However, there is lack of research on the addition of McConnell patellar taping as an adjunct therapy for gait exercises.…”

Transient effects of jumping lunge on sand on balance ability in healthy adults: a preliminary study

“…Thus, maintaining and im-proving balance ability is a very important in performing daily life activities, such as walking, running, and climbing stairs. To improve balance ability, many interventions such as nerve mobilization, taping, resistance training, tai-chi, pilates, and plyometric exercises have been investigated [2,3].…”