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TOPICS IN STROKE REHABILITATION
Volume 13, Issue 3, Pages 31-42Publisher
THOMAS LAND PUBLISHERS, INC
DOI: 10.1310/33KA-XYE3-QWJB-WGT6
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functional use; Kinesio (R) taping; stroke; therapy; upper extremity
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The purpose of this article is to present the Kinesio(R) taping method used to improve the upper extremity function in the adult with hemiplegia. The article discusses various therapeutic methods used in the treatment of stroke patients to achieve a functional upper extremity. The only taping technique for various upper extremity conditions that has been described in the literature is the athletic taping technique. In this article, some interpretation is offered on proper assessment of the nonfunctional upper extremity, including the emphasis on postural alignment, trunk control, and scapula alignment. The Kinesio(R) taping method in conjunction with other therapeutic interventions may facilitate or inhibit muscle function, support joint structure, reduce pain, and provide proprioceptive feedback to achieve and maintain preferred body alignment. Restoring trunk and scapula alignment after the stroke is critical in an effective treatment program for the upper extremity in hemiplegia.
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