Immediate effects of ankle non-elastic taping on balance and gait ability in patients with chronic stroke: A randomized, controlled trial.

Anatomical Regions:

Ankle / foot

Conditions / Diseases:

Balance / dizziness, Gait, Stroke

Treatment:

Splinting / supports / taping

J Manipulative Physiol Ther. Nov-Dec 2020;43(9):922-929. Choi S, Lim C.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the immediate effects of ankle non-elastic taping on balance and gait ability in patients with chronic stroke.

Conclusion: Our results demonstrate that the application of ankle non-elastic taping is effective at improving balance and gait abilities in patients with stroke. Ankle non-elastic taping appears to be an effective method to facilitate active rehabilitation in patients with hemiplegia.

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