A eficácia do kinesio taping associado ao treino por tarefas orientadas na marcha dos pacientes com sequelas após acidente vascular encefálico

Abstract

Background: One of the most relevant disabilities after stroke is the limitation in locomotion. Often after stroke, patients will have hemiparetic gait, with weakness and muscle spasticity in the lower limbs that hamper or restrict their social participation. Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a therapy using Kinesio Taping (KT) associated to a training method based on gait-oriented tasks after stroke. Methodology: The intervention consisted of a protocol of task oriented for 1 hour, 2 times a week for 5 weeks; KT was applied on gluteus maximums, hamstrings, hip adductors and fibular muscles. The primary outcome measurements included the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, the Dinamic Gait Index (DGI), and the Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB) scale. The design of this study was type A1-B-A2, where A1 is the baseline measurements, B measurements during treatment and A2 measurements after treatment. Results: Three patients with stroke participated in this study. Participants had a significant improvement in the TUG, FAB and DGI scores, reflecting improved mobility and dynamic balance. Conclusion: These findings suggest that the application of KT associated with gait-oriented task training may be effective in the gait of stroke patients.