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KMID : 0357220140260050308
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2014 Volume.26 No. 5 p.308 ~ p.314
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The Effects of Gluteal Taping on Pelvic Alignment, Trunk Stability, and Balance during Sitting in Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
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Seo Hye-Jung
Kim Joong-Hwi
Choi Myung-Jin
Jeong Hye-Su
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Abstract
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of gluteal taping on pelvic alignment, trunk stability, and balance during sitting posture in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP).
Methods: Thirteen children with unilateral cerebral palsy (six females. seven males; mean age 8.5) participated in this study. All participants were evaluated before and after gluteal taping using an Inclinometer for pelvic lateral inclination, trunk impairment scale (TIS) for trunk stability, and modified functional reaching test for balance during sitting. The collected data were analyzed using a paired t-test.
Results: The results of this study were as follows: 1) Statistically significant decreases in the angle of pelvic lateral inclination were observed after gluteal taping in children with unilateral CP (p<.05). 2) Statistically significant increases in TIS score were observed after gluteal taping (p<.05). 3) Statistically significant increases in the range of reaching during sitting were observed after gluteal taping (p<.05).
Conclusion: : In conclusion, this study showed that gluteal taping improves pelvic alignment, trunk stability, and balance during sitting in children with unilateral cerebral palsy. Further studies will be required to determine the short- and long-term effects of gluteal taping on improving postural symmetry, trunk stability, and balance.
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KEYWORD
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Gluteal taping, Pelvic alignment, Trunk stability, Balance, Sitting, Unilateral cerebral palsy
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