PNF and Movement 2023; 21(2): 213-222
https://doi.org/10.21598/JKPNFA.2023.21.2.213
Effects of Heel-raise-lower with Kinesio Taping of Triceps Surae on Spasticity and Balance Ability in Patients with Chronic Stroke
Kyung-Hun Kim, P.T., Ph.D.†
Department of Physical Therapy, 214, Gimcheon University, Gimcheon-si 39528, Korea Gimcheon Institute of Rehabilitation Science, Gimcheon University
Correspondence to: †Kyung-Hun Kim (huni040@gimcheon.ac.kr)
Received: June 10, 2023; Revised: July 12, 2023; Accepted: August 4, 2023; Published online: August 31, 2023.
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Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of heel-raise-lower with Kinesio Taping (HKT) on spasticity and balance ability in patients with chronic strokes.
Methods: The participants were divided randomly into the HKT group and heel-raise-lower with sham (control group), with 38 participants assigned to each group. Both groups received heel-raise-lower lifting 100 times, 5 times/week for 4 weeks. The HKT group applied Kinesio Taping to the calf muscles. The control group applied Kinesio Taping transversely to the ankle joint and tibialis anterior muscle. The composite spasticity score was used to evaluate the ankle plantar flexors. The center of pressure with the eyes open and closed and limited stability was measured using BioRescue equipment. Both groups evaluated spasticity and balance ability before the experiment and after 4 weeks. Statistical methods before and after working around spasticity and balance ability were independent t-tests.
Results: After training, spasticity showed significant improvement in the HKT group and in the control group (p < 0.05). Similarly, balance ability was significantly more improved in the HKT group after 4 weeks of training compared to the control group (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: We confirmed the effects of heel-raise-lower with Kinesio Taping (HKT) on spasticity and balance ability in patients with chronic strokes.
Keywords: Kinesio, Heel-raise, Spasticity, Balance

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