Kinesiology Taping Technique in Post-mastectomy Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Condition: Post Mastectomy Lymphedema
MeSH terms: Lymphedema; Breast Cancer Lymphedema
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      Generally, Breast cancer related to lymphedema is commonly found in the female population
      after mastectomy. It has many complications which affects the normal functions of an
      individual and quality of life. This randomized control trial will be conducted on patients
      who are admitted as patients after mastectomy to determine the effects of kinesiology taping
      technique in post mastectomy breast cancer related lymphedema on swelling, upper limb
      function and strength.
    

Detailed description: 
      Generally, Breast cancer related to lymphedema is commonly found in the female population
      after mastectomy. It has many complications which affects the normal functions of an
      individual and quality of life. Traditional therapies like compression decongestive therapies
      and kinesiology taping techniques are used for the management of post mastectomy breast
      cancer related lymphedema.This randomized control trial will be conducted on patients who are
      admitted as patients after mastectomy to determine the effects of kinesiology taping
      technique in post mastectomy breast cancer related lymphedema on swelling, upper limb
      function and strength. Total 50 patients with post mastectomy who fulfill the inclusion
      criteria will be selected after taking consent. The subjects will be allocated into two
      groups through simple random sampling. Subjects ingroup A will be given kinesiology taping
      technique and exercise therapy whereas; patients in group B will be given compression
      decongestive therapy (manual lymphatic drainage, short stretch bandage and exercise therapy).
      All subjects will be assessed using assessment form, upper limb functional index,
      dynamometer, pinch meter and tape measure. Assessment will be conducted at base line, after 2
      & 4 weeks.
    

Intervention name(s): Kinesiology taping technique with exercise therapy; Compression decongestive therapy
Intervention type(s): Other; Other
Intervention description(s): Kinesiology tape is a latex-free fiber that stretches longitudinally & elastic with an acrylic adhesive. It is used to stimulate dermal mechanoreceptors, encourages sensory and mechanical stimuli resulting in reduction of clogging lymphatic flow which limits the circumference of the affected limb in the region where it is applied due to its flexibility and acts over the lymphatic system. However, exercise therapy is systematic movement program to strengthen muscles.; It consists of two phases: First is the intensive phase (volume reduction phase), in this phase short stretch bandage, manual lymphatic drainage, skincare and exercises will be given for a period of 4 weeks.
In the second phase (maintenance phase), compression garments and exercises will be given to the patient for maintaining the limb volume or to reduce the risk of lymphedma.
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Intervention model description: Participants are assigned to one of groups (A and B) in parallel for the duration of the study
Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary purpose: Treatment
Keywords: physiotherapy; breast cancer; breast carcinoma