CONSTRAINT-INDUCED MOVEMENT THERAPY ASSOCIATED WITH KINESIO TAPING IN HEMIPARESIS REHABILITATION: RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL

Abstract

Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is one of the most effective techniques to improve functionality of paretic upper limbs, but there are no studies investigating the association of CIMT and kinesio taping (KT). To analyze the effects of this association on the upper extremity functional recovery of hemiparetic children and adolescents. In this randomized clinical trial, individuals diagnosed with brain injury and hemiparesis were allocated in 3 groups: CIMT, CIMT + KT and KT. were assessed for functionality through Motor Activity Log and Wolf Motor Function Test and for muscle tone through Modified Ashworth Scale. Participated 30 subjects aging 5 to 17 years old. CIMT and CIMT + KT improved MAL and WMFT scores, whereas CIMT + KT and KT alone improved MAS scores for wrist and fingers. CIMT and CIMT + KT were effective in improving the amount of movement of the most affected limb, and CIMT+KT and KT alone reduced wrist and fingers muscle tone. Both techniques seem to be effective in upper extremity functional recovery.