Efficacy of adhesive taping as an adjunt to physical rehabilitation to influence outcomes post-stroke: a systematic review.

CONCLUSIONS: Preliminary evidence in the domain of body function and structure suggests that use of rigid adhesive tape as an adjunct may increase the number of pain-free days at the shoulder. Evidence for the improvement of pain intensity, range of motion, muscle tone, strength, or function with taping is inconclusive. The evidence related to activity and participation is insufficient. The use of adhesive taping post-stroke needs further and more rigorous research to compare the types, methods and dosage of taping. PMID: 25776123 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25776123?dopt=Abstract

Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - February 1, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Grampurohit N, Pradhan S, Kartin D Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research