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Muscle Inhibitory Vs Functional Corrective Kinesio Taping on Gross Motor Functional Abilities in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Alaa N. Kora, Faten H. Abdelazeim, Khaled A. Olama, Ehab R. Abdol Raouf, Osama R. Abdelraouf

Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · pp. 1–9 · Published 6 Jul 2018

10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/42637

Abstract

Background and Purpose: Spastic cerebral palsy affects ankle joint function leading to a decrease of the gross motor functional abilities. The purpose of the study was to compare the Muscle inhibitory with Functional corrective Kinesio Taping applications on gross motor functional abilities of children with spastic cerebral palsy. Methods: Thirty-two children with spastic cerebral palsy were selected from the outpatient clinic of the faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University. Muscle inhibitory and functional corrective Kinesio taping applications in addition to physical therapy program were applied for three successive months. Peabody Developmental Motor Scales was used to assess the gross motor functional abilities. Results: The study revealed that statistically and clinically there was no difference between both applications. Conclusion: Muscle inhibitory and Functional Corrective Kinesio Taping applications both can be used for increasing the gross motor functional abilities of children with spastic cerebral palsy with no favour to any of them.  

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