The Effect of Kinesio Taping Over the Gluteal Muscles on Activity and Participation in Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Study

Background: Insufficiencies of gluteus medius and maximus muscles in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP) may restrict activity participation by affecting gait, gross motor functions, balance. Objectives: The present study aimed to elucidate the effect Kinesio taping (KT) applied on CP. Methods: was completed 20 CP who were randomly divided into 2 groups: KT group received physiotherapy (n = 11), control only 9). application administered for 4 weeks. evaluated a BTS G-Walk Spatiotemporal Gait Analysis System, Timed Up Go test (TUG), Functional Mobility Scale (FMS), Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM), Pediatric Balance (PBS); addition, using Canadian Occupational Performance (COPM). Results: showed significant improvements gait parameter (cadence; P 0.009), pelvic tilt symmetry (P 0.017), rotation 0.018), < 0.001), FMS 0.07), TUG, GMFM, PBS, COPM scores 0.001) medium-term compared group. It also found that 0.004) functional mobility improved immediate term than Conclusions: combined conventional can improve cadence term, as well symmetry, mobility, function, balance, medium Further randomized controlled studies addressing large samples long-term effects are warranted.