Use of functional bandages in patients with stroke

Abstract

Introduction Functional bandages have been used in physiotherapeutic practice with the purpose of minimizing disabilities and favoring functional improvement. However, there is still a shortage of research regarding the use of these devices in patients with neurological sequelae, especially those resulting from stroke. Objective To report the motor evolution of patients living with sequelae of stroke, who have been submitted to the use of functional bandages associated with conventional physical therapy. Materials and methods We assessed the active range of motion, strength and degree of spasticity in the flexor and extensor muscles of the wrist and elbow joints, and functionality of the upper limb during the performance of daily activities at the first and the twentieth session of conventional physical therapy associated with the use of functional bandages. Results There was an increase in range of motion and muscle strength of patients, and reduction in spasticity of the wrist and elbow flexor muscles. Conversely, the functionality scores remained similar before and after treatment. Conclusion The subjects of this study showed a good evolution in the aspects studied. Thus, the use of functional bandages associated with conventional physical therapy seems to contribute to the rehabilitation of patients with stroke sequelae. Further research needs to be conducted in order to increase the scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness of functional bandages in the treatment of patients with stroke sequelae.

Effectiveness of neuromuscular taping on upper limb functionality and pain in elderly patients pos stroke

“…In another (prospective) survey, five individuals with chronic stroke who took part in a physical therapy program, twice a week, had the associated use of the neuromuscular bandage, totaling twenty applications in the area of the wrist extensors and affected side of the elbow (Mota, & Silva, 2014). However, in this study, nothing was described regarding the neuromuscular bandage use technique.…”

“…the evidence related to the activity and participation is insufficient (Appel, Mayston, & Perry, 2011;Grampurohit, Pradhan, & Kartin, 2015); Griffin, & Bernhardt, 2006;Hanger, et al, 2000;Hayner, et al, 2012;Hsieh, et al, 2021;Huang, et al, 2016;Mota, & Silva, 2014;Murta, et al, 2020;Pandian, et al, 2013;Turner-Stokes, & Jackson, 2002;Yang, L., Yang, J., & He, 2018). Pain was measured in two different manners in the included studies: through pain intensity and number of days without pain.…”

“…The anchor, i.e., the initial position of the base of the "Y", was placed five centimeters below the tuberosity of the deltoid (Mota, & Silva, 2014), fixating the anchor, with no tension from the insertion to the origin of the muscle. Regarding the applied tension, after measuring the size of the neuromuscular bandage, using a measuring tape, 100% tension was found and then 50% was subtracted, resulting in an applied tension of 50%.…”

O uso da kinesio taping no tratamento da paralisia facial pós-acidente vascular cerebral fase aguda

“…Na Fonoaudiologia, a KT ainda é utilizada de forma empírica, uma vez que as pesquisas científicas se iniciaram recentemente (16) . Possui como princípios a analgesia, a adequação do tônus e melhora da função muscular (17)(18)(19)(20) . Estudos indicaram o seu benefício no controle do escape extraoral de saliva, visto que melhorou a propriocepção local e o fortalecimento do músculo orbicular da boca (16,17) .…”

Induced Contention Therapy and functional bandage in children with cerebral palsy: Case report

“…Increased spontaneity in the use of the affected limb suggests that this type of intervention promotes motivation and perception of the possibilities of using the affected limb when performing daily tasks, which reduces learned disuse (14,23,25) . In addition, it is recently used as an adjunct to a therapeutic program in the treatment of neurofunctional diseases, the functional bandage (FB) (26)(27)(28)(29)(30) , restricting abnormal posture and decreasing spasticity in children with CP (26,31,32) . Thus, in order to obtain a better use of voluntary coordination and manual control, the objective of this study was to identify the effect of ICT associated with the application of FB in the most affected upper limb (UL), according to manual functionality, of a child with spastic hemiparetic CP.…”