ICF-Based Effects of PNF and Kinesio Taping on Hand Function in Hemiplegic Stroke

PNF Application; in the application method, the subjects will be in a sitting position. The application will be made to the fingers, wrist and forearm in both D1 and D2 directions in flexion and extension patterns. The techniques will start using rhythmic initiation, then the combination of isotonics, dynamic-opposite, rhythmic stabilization and muscle-relaxation are determined. The movements will be made in 10 repetitions with rest in between (Saklecha et al., 2023).

KB Application; In the taping treatment to be applied, taping will be applied starting from the fingers and up to the elbow with kinesiology taping (Huang et al., 2019). Taping will be done 3 days a week and the tape will remain on the patient for 2 days.

PNF+ KB Application; In this application, both PNF and taping will be applied. After each application, conventional treatment will be applied to all three groups at the end of each session. When all treatments are completed, re-evaluations will be made by the blind physiotherapist