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Multidimensional effects of dual-task-focused training added to structured neurological rehabilitation in individuals with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled trial

Yasemin Sahbaz, Begum Buyukerik, Yaren Urhan, Ahmet Yigit Dincel, Safa Kavak, Seyhan Erkinov, Serhat Beytekin, Yusuf Ciftci, Nergiz Batur, Ipek Yeldan, Tugba Sahbaz, Hatice Kubra Asik

Yasemin Sahbaz, Begum Buyukerik, Yaren Urhan, Ahmet Yigit Dincel, Safa Kavak, Seyhan Erkinov et al. – Multidimensional effects of dual-task-focused training added to structured neurological rehabilitation in individuals with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled trial –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2026; 26(1); 93-100

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG2EFAYV72

Abstract
Purpose. This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the multidimensional effects of dual-task-focused exercises added to structured neurological rehabilitation on balance, mobility, anxiety, cognitive function, and quality of life in individuals with chronic stroke.
Materials and Methods. In this evaluator-blinded randomized controlled trial, forty individuals with chronic stroke were assigned to two groups. Both groups received six weeks of structured neurological rehabilitation, while the experimental group additionally completed dual-task training. Balance, walking speed, mobility, anxiety, verbal fluency, cognitive function, and quality of life were assessed before and after treatment.
Results. Baseline demographic and clinical characteristics were similar between groups. Compared with controls, the dual-task group showed significantly greater improvements in mobility, anxiety, and quality of life, with particularly notable gains in anxiety and quality of life. Both groups improved in balance and cognitive function, with some measures favoring the control group. No significant between-group difference was found in walking speed.
Conclusions. Adding dual-task-focused exercises to structured neurological rehabilitation provides significant benefits in mobility, anxiety, and quality of life in individuals with chronic stroke. Variability in balance and cognitive outcomes indicates the need for further research to determine optimal protocols and long-term effects.
Key words
dual-task training, chronic stroke, quality of life, cognitive function, balance
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The effects of kinesio taping applications on pain, neck awareness, and functionality in neck pain: a randomized clinical trial

Yasemin Sahbaz, Begum Buyukerik, Nergiz Batur, Ipek Yeldan, Nezih Ziroglu, Cansu Kurt, Selin Su Kaçan, Mobin Derakhshan, Yaren Akkus, Yaren Gogyildiz

Yasemin Sahbaz, Begum Buyukerik, Nergiz Batur, Ipek Yeldan, Nezih Ziroglu, Cansu Kurt et al. – The effects of kinesio taping applications on pain, neck awareness, and functionality in neck pain: a randomized clinical trial
–  Fizjoterapia Polska 2026; 26(1); 24-33

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG2EFATVZ7

Abstract
Purpose. Chronic neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder that negatively affects quality of life and functional capacity. This study aimed to investigate the additive effectiveness of Kinesio Taping (KT) combined with a conventional exercise program on pain intensity, neck awareness, and functional status in individuals with chronic neck pain.
Methods. This prospective, randomized, participant- and assessor-blinded clinical trial included 36 individuals with chronic neck pain who were randomly assigned to either the Conventional Exercise + Sham KT group (n = 18) or the Conventional Exercise + Real KT group (n = 18). Due to the nature of the intervention, the therapist applying the taping was not blinded. Pain intensity, neck awareness, and functional status were assessed at baseline and after a three-week intervention period by a blinded assessor.
Results. Both groups showed statistically significant improvements in pain intensity, neck awareness, and functional status after the intervention (p < 0.05). However, intergroup comparisons revealed no statistically significant differences between the Real KT and Sham KT groups in post-treatment values or change scores.
Conclusion. The addition of Kinesio Taping to a conventional cervical exercise program did not provide additional benefits compared with exercises combined with sham taping. The observed clinical improvements appear to be primarily related to the exercise program and the placebo effect associated with taping. These findings question the routine use of Kinesio Taping as a supplementary treatment in chronic neck pain.
Key words
kinesio taping, chronic neck pain, proprioception, cervical stabilization, stretching exercises
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