Stroke often leads to postural asymmetry and impaired trunk control, which negatively affect mobility, balance, coordination, and activities of daily living. These impairments increase the risk of falls and reduce functional independence during the rehabilitation process. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of posture-oriented kinesio taping, applied in addition to standard neurological rehabilitation, on functional outcomes in patients with stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving kinesio taping plus standard rehabilitation or a control group receiving standard rehabilitation alone. Functional outcomes including trunk control, postural stability, balance, mobility, and activities of daily living will be assessed using validated clinical scales at baseline and after the intervention period. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the clinical effectiveness of posture-oriented kinesio taping as a non-invasive and easily applicable adjunct treatment in stroke rehabilitation.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
Posture-oriented kinesio taping is applied to trunk and postural muscles to support postural alignment, enhance trunk control, and increase proprioceptive input in patients with stroke. The intervention is delivered as an adjunct to standard neurological rehabilitation and does not replace routine therapy. Kinesio tape is applied by trained clinicians using a standardized posture-focused taping approach, without restricting joint range of motion or limiting functional activities. The taping applications are maintained and renewed at regular intervals throughout the intervention period, with monitoring for skin tolerance and adverse reactions.
Posture-oriented kinesio taping is applied to trunk and postural muscles with the aim of improving postural alignment and trunk control. The taping intervention is administered in addition to a standard neurological rehabilitation program. Applications are performed by trained clinicians using non-elastic-free, hypoallergenic kinesio tape and are renewed at regular intervals during the intervention period. The taping protocol targets postural asymmetry and impaired trunk stability without restricting joint range of motion or limiting functional activities.
Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS)
The Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) is used to assess trunk control, including static sitting balance, dynamic sitting balance, and trunk coordination in patients with stroke. Higher scores indicate better trunk function.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4
Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS)
The Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS) is used to assess postural control and balance during lying, sitting, and standing activities in individuals with stroke. The scale consists of 12 items, with total scores ranging from 0 to 36, where higher scores indicate better postural control and balance performance.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4
Berg Balance Scale (BBS)
The Timed Up and Go Test measures functional mobility and dynamic balance by recording the time required to stand up, walk, turn, and sit down.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4
10-Meter Walk Test
The 10-Meter Walk Test evaluates walking speed as an indicator of functional ambulation.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4
Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
The Functional Independence Measure assesses the level of independence in activities of daily living across motor and cognitive domains.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, and Week 4
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