Abstract:
Objective
To observe the effect of Kinesio taping combined with conventional breathing training on the respiratory function of children with cerebral palsy.
Methods
A total of 30 children with cerebral palsy were included, who were treated in Harbin Children's Hospital between Jan. 2016 and Jan. 2017,and they were divided into observation group(15 cases) and control group(15 cases) by random table method. Both groups received conventional breathing training, and the observation group was also treated by Kiesio taping. Before treatment and 8 weeks after treatment, the children of both groups were evaluated in terms of respiratory frequency and maximum phonation time(MPT).
Results
After 8 weeks of treatment, the respiratory frequency of the children in both groups was reduced compared with that before treatment, and it was reduced even more in the observation group, the difference being statistical(P<0.05).The MPT of both groups of children was higher than before treatment, and it was even higher in the observation group, there being statistical difference(P<0.05).
Conclusion
The Kinesio taping combined with breathing training can further improve the respiratory function of children with cerebral palsy and increase their speech ability.

Key words: Cerebral palsy, Kinesio taping, Respiratory function, Children