Bandagem elástica como auxiliador na função motora oral em lactentes

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the present article is to approach aspects associated to Kinesio Taping as an aid in the treatment of oral motor dysfunction on infants. Method: Literature review focusing on the management of Kinesio taping in infants using scientific articles, theses, books and national and internacional publications. Results: Was found one thousand and sixty five articles releated to Kinesio Taping in other contexts like sports, muscle injuries, etc, being just five selected to the analysis. The oral motor dysfunctions directly affect the oral nourshiment of infants imparing their entire nutritional, physiological, immunological, psychosocial developtment. Health professionals that can intervene in these cases use appropriate techniques to treat patients and the Kinesio Taping is a new resource for clinical management in these infants, bringing satisfactory results in a shorter period of time. Conclusion: The Kinesio Taping has been shown to be effective in the treatment of infants with oral motor dysfunctions, and may contribute to speech therapy with the proper managment of this resource.