Kinesio Tape Versus Compression Garment on Post Mastectomy Lymphedema
نویسندگان
چکیده
Acomprehensive rehabilitation program in physical therapy is beneficial to the breast cancer patient before and after surgery. An initial evaluation determines baseline shoulder function, circumferential limb measures, posture and flexibility, and fitness/activity level. The patient is instructed in post-surgical Range of Motion (ROM), resistive and aerobic exercises, lymphedema precautions, and guidelines for return to daily activities. Successful treatment for lymphedema, based on this pathophysiology, depends on the proper blend of treatment modalities which include manual lymphatic drainage, compression garments, and exercises [15] .
منابع مشابه
Effect of complete decongestive therapy and a home program for patients with post mastectomy lymphedema
[Purpose] Post mastectomy lymphedema is common among breast cancer survivors. It leads to physical discomfort and functional impairment. Rehabilitation forms the mainstay of treatment and is multidisciplinary. [Subjects and Methods] Sixty post mastectomy patients were allocated randomly and assigned to either a conventional treatment group (n=30) or a complete decongestive therapy (CDT) group (...
متن کاملKinesiotaping for Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Lymphedema, a complication resulting after breast cancer surgery, is caused by the decreased tissue distensibility around joints and the increased weight of extremity. Early symptoms of lymphedema include heaviness in the limb, numbness, tingling sensation and puffiness of the skin. The new techniques of treating cancer, such as sentinel node biopsy and intra-operative radiotherapy, may have si...
متن کاملDo Ergogenic Aids Alter Lower Extremity Joint Alignment During a Functional Movement Lunge Prior to and Following an Exercise Bout?
Ergogenic aids have been used to alter joint kinematics in an attempt to minimise injury risk, yet the effectiveness of these aids may be compromised following a bout of exercise. This preliminary study aimed to measure the effect of compression garments and Kinesio Tape® on lower extremity joint alignment prior to and following an exercise bout. Eight male athletes (age = 24.1 ± 3.0 years, bod...
متن کاملEvaluation of the effectiveness of kinesio taping application in a patient with secondary lymphedema in breast cancer: a case report
Breast cancer-related lymphedema is one of the complications resulting from treatment. It is defined as arm oedema in the breast cancer patients caused by interruption of the flow of the axillary lymphatic system from surgery or radiation therapy, which results in the accumulation of fluid in the subcutaneous tissue of the arm, with a decrease in tissue distensibility around the joints and an i...
متن کاملThe effect of kinesio taping with exercise compared with exercise alone on pain, range of motion, and disability of the shoulder in postmastectomy females: a randomized control trial
[Purpose] The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of kinesio tape on pain, range of motion, and disability of the shoulder. [Subjects and Methods] Seventy-four female patients who underwent modified radical mastectomy participated in this study. They were randomly divided into two groups, an experimental group that received kinesio tape for the shoulder joint in addition to a convent...
متن کامل