| Objective: To investigate the effects of trunk control training combined with Kinesio Taping (KT) on trunk and balance function of patients with hemiplegia after stroke. Methods：From June, 2018 to June, 2019, 90 post-stroke patients were randomly divided into conventional rehabilitation group (n=30), trunk training group (n=30) and combined treatment group (n=30). All the groups received conventional rehabilitation, while trunk training group accepted trunk control training and the combined treatment group accepted both trunk control training and KT based on conventional rehabilitation. At the baseline and 4 weeks after intervention, all of the patients were assessed with Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) as the primary outcome for trunk function; Berg Balance Scale (BBS), the Modified Rivermead Mobility Index (MRMI) and Modified Barthel Index (MBI) for balance, mobility and functional independence, respectively. Results： All the groups had obvious improvements in the TIS score, BBS score, MRMI score and MBI score after treatment (P<0.01), more significant in the trunk training group and combined treatment group than in the conventional rehabilitation group (P<0.05), and in the combined the group than in the trunk training group (P<0.05). Conclusion：Compared to conventional rehabilitation, trunk control training may further improve trunk and balance function of post-stroke patients, and combined use of trunk control training and KT may improve the clinical effects. |
