Deformity Flexion Clinical Trial
Official title:
Role of Triceps Kinesiology Taping on Elbow Flexion Tightness in Extended Erb's Palsy Infants
To determine the role of using Kinesiology tape on the prevention of elbow flexion tightness in infants with extended Erb's palsy.
PURPOSE:
To determine the role of using Kinesiology tape on the prevention of elbow flexion tightness
in infants with extended Erb's palsy.
BACKGROUND:
BACKGROUND Neglecting or even delay in Brachial plexus birth palsy management, may result in
substantial and chronic impairment. Physiotherapy, microsurgical nerve reconstruction,
secondary joint corrections, and muscle transpositions are employed to help the child
maximize function in the affected upper extremity. Kinesiology taping can have an effect on
muscle performance and support joint by improving proprioception, normalizing muscle tone,
correct the inappropriate positions and stimulate skin receptors. The possible effect of
kinesiotaping on muscle strength has been investigated by numerous researchers that have
theorized that kinesiotaping facilitates an immediate increase in muscle strength by
generating a concentric pull on the fascia.
HYPOTHESES:
There will be no role of Kinesiology tape on the prevention of elbow flexion tightness in
infants with extended Erb's palsy.
RESEARCH QUESTION:
Is there a role of using Kinesiology tape in preventing elbow flexion tightness in infants
with extended Erb's palsy?
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