# Kinesio taping versus oromotor therapy of drooling in Down syndrome: A quasi-experimental study
> Yunus R.A.

URL kanonis: https://discover.unhas.ac.id/publications/pub_scopus_105043104208
Jurnal / Konferensi: Health Sport Rehabilitation
Tahun terbit: 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58962/HSR.1146
ISSN: 25202677
Kuartil SJR: Q3
Citations: 0

## Authors
- Yunus R.A.

## Abstract
Background and purposeDown Syndrome, the most common chromosomal abnormality worldwide, causes intellectual disabilities alongside various health challenges. Drooling is a prevalent issue for individuals with Down syndrome due to oral motor dysfunction and worsening other health complications. Management strategies like kinesio taping and oromotor therapy offer distinct advantages for improving drooling. The purpose of the study: to compare the effectiveness of kinesio taping and oromotor therapy in treating drooling in patients with Down syndrome.Material and methodsA comprehensive quasi-experimental study was conducted on 20 Down syndrome patients with drooling problems, divided into two groups (kinesio taping n=10; oromotor therapy n=10) in Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Data were meticulously collected by reviewing medical records. The Wilcoxon test was used to analyze changes in drooling scores within each group, while the Mann-Whitney test compared score differences between the two groups. Significant values were set at p<0.05, and all analyses were conducted using IBM SPSS 24, IL, USA.ResultsThe test showed significant improvements in both Modified Teacher’s Drooling Scale and Drooling Impact scale before and after treatment for both kinesio taping and oromotor therapy (p<0.01 for all). However, the study found no significant differences between the effectiveness of the two methods in reducing drooling in patients with Down Syndrome, which has important implications for patient care.ConclusionsBoth kinesio taping and oromotor therapy significantly reduce drooling in patients with Down Syndrome. However, there is no significant difference in effectiveness between these two methods.

## Keywords
- Drooling
- Medicine
- Physical therapy
- Cerebral palsy
- Wilcoxon signed-rank test
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Test (biology)
- Friedman test
- Occupational therapy
- Significant difference
- Context (archaeology)

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