Effects of Low-Dye Taping Applied to Chronic Stroke Patients on Gat Speed

Abstract

Background/Objectives: This study examines the effects of the normal biomechanical maintenance of the feet through Low-Dye taping on the gait treatment in chronic stroke patients and presents the basis of clinical intervention.
Method/Statistical Analysis: In this study, 5 cm-wide elastic tapings was applied to improve gait ability in 20 chronic stroke patients. Low-Dye taping was applied for foot alignment. Gait was measured by BTS G-walk (G-walk, BTS, Italy). In this study, taping was applied after the initial assessment, and post measurement was performed after 30 min of taping to examine the immediate effects of taping on the gait parameters. The main outcome of this study is gait speed, and the secondary outcomes are cadence and stride length.
Findings: The research group showed significant increases in gait speed and cadence except for the stride length at 30 min after applying the taping.
Improvements/Applications: After applying the Low-Dye taping to chronic stroke patients, their gait speed and cadence showed significant differences due to the effects of ankle joint alignment and medial longitudinal arch lift and support. Therefore, Low-Dye taping was effective in improving the gait ability of chronic stroke patients.