Background: Stroke-related trunk muscle weakness impairs balance and sitto- stand performance. Although trunk kinesio taping has shown potential to improve trunk control, evidence regarding the immediate effects of simple and clinically applicable taping methods on sit-to-stand function remains limited. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of spiral trunk taping on sit-to-stand in stroke patients with trunk control disorders. Design: Randomized controlled trials. Methods: Twenty-four stroke patients were divided into an experimental group (n=12) and a control group (n=12). The experimental group received spiral trunk taping, whereas the control group received sham taping. Dynamic balance performance (sit-to-stand and Timed Up and Go) was assessed immediately after the intervention. Results: The experimental group demonstrated significant improvements in dynamic balance, with reduced completion times in both the sit-to-stand and Timed Up and Go following the intervention, whereas no significant changes were observed in the control group. Moreover, the magnitude of pre–post change in all dynamic balance variables was significantly greater in the experimental group compared to the control group. Conclusion: Spiral trunk taping significantly improved sit-to-stand and Timed Up and Go in stroke patients, suggesting that a trunk-centered taping approach may be an effective and clinically feasible intervention to enhance functional movement and dynamic balance after stroke.

Background: For patients with neck pain, a taping method has been used to promote thoracic spine extension. To induce thoracic spine extension without back pain, a neutral lumbo-pelvic position must be established. The spiral trunk taping method can induce a neutral lumbo-pelvic position and thoracic spine extension. Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of spiral trunk taping in inducing thoracic spine extension and neutral lumbo-pelvic position in patients with neck pain. Design: A randomized controlled trial. Methods: Thirty patients with neck pain were randomly assigned to groups. The experimental group received spiral trunk taping and the control group received sham taping. The resting position visual analogue scale (VAS) and VAS during painful movement were measured and compared pre and post treatment. Results: Significant within-subjects changes were resting position VAS (F=59.823, P=0.001) and VAS during painful movement (F=76.128, P=0.001). Significant between-subject changes were resting position VAS (F=10.402, P=0.003) and VAS during painful movement (F=7.657, P=0.01). Conclusion: Spiral trunk taping, which can induce thoracic spine extension and a neutral lumbo-pelvic position, was effective for neck pain. This study demonstrates the potential of a systemic taping approach in the management of neck pain, and provides important clues for future clinical applications.