Kinesiology Taping for Tonal Dysfunction in Children and Young Adults

Case Study Full Name: Management of Abnormal Tone of the Upper Extremity in Children and Young Adults  By: Audrey Yasulawa, MOT, ORT   Purpose: The case study will give an overview of the rationale for treating tonal dysfunction with the long-term goal of improving functional performance. Newer intervention strategies that address these problems, including casting, butolinum-toxin type A (Botox) and the use of Kinesio taping will be incorporated into the program. The sequence of protocol of the use of Kinesio taping, as an adjunct to therapy will be discussed.   Method: Careful patient selection and assessment can promote functional benefits.  Kinesio taping has been a useful adjunct for treatment of pediatric population.   Result: Continued experience and creativity can guide us in developing new techniques for taping as well as refining candidate selection an more accurately predicting goals.