Therapeutic Taping for Scapular Stabilization in Children With Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy

Russo, Stephanie A.; Rodríguez, Luisa M.; Kozin, Scott H.; Zlotolow, Dan A.; Chafetz, Ross S.; Killelea, Carolyn; Nicholson, Kristen; Richards, James G.

doi:10.5014/ajot.2016.018903

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“…Study group B engaged in a KT program which involved a repetitive practice of selected exercises while utilizing KT (Figure 1). A certified KT practitioner applied a Kinesio Tex tape, aiming to obtain more stability to the scapula on the affected side through facilitating middle and lower trapezius function [24]. The shoulders were kept in downward and backward position, while the alignment of scapulae was manually maintained during the tape application.…”

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Functional outcomes of modified constraint-induced movement therapy versus Kinesio taping in children with Erb’s palsy

Abdul-Rahman¹,

El-Saeed²

2022

Physiother Quart.

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Introduction. Functional improvement is the primary goal in chronic cases with neurological deficits. The aim of this study was to compare using modified constraint-induced movement therapy and Kinesio taping to improve functional outcomes in children with Erb's palsy. Methods. The study investigated 46 children with Erb's palsy aged 5-7 years. They were randomly classified into 2 equal groups. Patients in group A engaged in a modified constraint-induced movement therapy program which included restraining of the movement of the non-involved upper extremity, while those in group B received a selected rehabilitative program based on the Kinesio taping method. The treatment programs were conducted 5 times per week for 6 successive weeks. Measurements obtained included active range of motion of shoulder flexion, abduction, and external rotation, as well as modified Mallet scale scores. These measurements were recorded before and after the application of the treatment program in both groups.Results. There was a significant improvement in external rotation range of motion and forearm supination when comparing pre-and post-treatment mean values in each study group. There were no differences between the groups regarding any of the measured variables. Conclusions. According to the applied procedures and collected data, there was no evidence for a superiority of modified constraint-induced movement therapy when compared with Kinesio taping in improving functional outcomes in children with Erb's palsy.

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Functional outcomes of modified constraint-induced movement therapy versus Kinesio taping in children with Erb’s palsy

Abdul-Rahman¹,

El-Saeed²

2022

Physiother Quart.

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“…In recent years, it has increasingly been used in people with different neurological disorders in order to correct postural alignment, increase joint stability [11], activate weak musculature, control spasticity [12], stimulate mechanoreceptors through skin stretching during movement to increase sensation and proprioception [7], engage motor unit recruitment [13], improve voluntary movement control and coordination [14,15] and relieve pain [16].…”

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Efficacy of Kinesiotape to Improve Upper-Extremity Function in Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review

Calvo-Fuente,

Soto-Vidal,

Ramón-Corcoba

et al. 2024

Children

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Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the primary causes of physical disabilities in children that affects posture and movement. Upper-extremity (UE) function is frequently impaired, which may result in activity and participation limitations in people with CP. The use of kinesiotape (KT) has increased in the treatment of CP for various purposes. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the efficacy of KT for improving UE function in children and adolescents with CP. Methods: The literature search was carried out in PubMed, Cochrane, PEDro, Web of Science and SCOPUS databases. The methodological quality was analyzed with the PEDro scale. Review Manager (RevMan 5.4.1) was used for data extraction and risk of bias assessment. Results: A total of five randomized clinical trials were included. The use of KT showed improvement in UE functionality in three studies, with significant outcomes for range of motion (ROM) (three studies), fine motor skills (two studies), grip strength (one study) and manual dexterity (one study). Moreover, it also showed significant improvements in spasticity and gross motor function (one study). Overall, methodological quality was moderate, and the risk of bias was high in the domains related to blinding. Conclusion: The use of KT showed improvement in UE function in children and adolescents with CP. However, further research is needed to reinforce the conclusions on the efficacy of KT as a therapeutic tool.

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Systematic review of the effectiveness of Kinesio taping for children with brachial plexus injury

Hassan

Abbass

Elshennawy

2019

Physiotherapy Res Intl

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ObjectiveThe purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the effectiveness of Kinesio taping on upper limb motor function in children with brachial plexus injury.Data sourcesArticles were identified through searches of the following databases: OVID, Web of Science, Science Direct, PubMed, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane library.MethodsStudies were excluded if they were nonpeer‐reviewed publications, opinion articles, or not reported in English. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the Methodological Index for Nonrandomized Studies.ResultsFive studies met our inclusion criteria. Two studies were included in the meta‐analysis. A significant change was limited only to scapulothoracic internal rotation in three positions.ConclusionsAdding Kinesio taping to the physical therapy programme to manage children with brachial plexus injury is still questionable and may help functional improvement. However, this improvement may be limited depending on the technique or mode of application.

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Therapeutic Taping for Scapular Stabilization in Children With Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy

Cited by 16 publications

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Functional outcomes of modified constraint-induced movement therapy versus Kinesio taping in children with Erb’s palsy

Functional outcomes of modified constraint-induced movement therapy versus Kinesio taping in children with Erb’s palsy

Efficacy of Kinesiotape to Improve Upper-Extremity Function in Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review

Systematic review of the effectiveness of Kinesio taping for children with brachial plexus injury

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