INTRODUCTION: This study purpose of determining the short-term effects of Kinesio taping on drooling in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
METHODS: CP were randomly divided into 3 groups as the Kinesio tape (���=���16), sham tape (���=���16), and control (���=���16) groups. The drooling severity and frequency were assessed with the Drooling Severity and Frequency Scale, and the amount of saliva was measured by the 5-minute drooling quotient. All outcome measurements were repeated for all children at the baseline, after 45���minutes, and after 2���days of application.
RESULTS: There was a significant decrease found in drooling severity, frequency, and amount in the Kinesio taping group (���<���.05). There was no significant difference in the sham taping and control groups (���>���.05).
CONCLUSION: The use of Kinesio tape in drooling reduced drooling severity, frequency, and amount.
