Effects of kinesio taping on upper extremity functionality in patients with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects kinesio taping application on upper extremity functionality in patients with CP. This included 40 children aged 6-16 years, diagnosed CP were divided into 2 groups, group and control group. Ligth touch Kinesio applied improve posture function shoulder area. Assessments done three times for each (baseline - 45min later – 1 week later). Frenchay Arm Test Moberg Pick-Up used evaluate participants In group, no significant difference found (p>0.05). level change measurement results performed different (p<0.05). As a result functional correction CP, an improvement fine motor functions revealed. is one first studies giving evidence about positive pediatric