P 107 - Do Kinesio-tape change upper extremity position, functional status and family satisfaction of children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy in short term?

Unilateral Cerebral Palsy (CP) often have marked one side involvement of body. Muscle weakness, increased muscle tone, insufficient motor control restricted upper extremity movements. Kinesio Taping (KT) is commonly used in CP to position joints and facilitate muscles. There are increasing researches of taping on children with unilateral CP but only a few studies focusing on upper extremities [1].
Source: Gait and Posture - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Short communication Source Type: research