Comparative Effects of KT and PG on UE Lymphedema and Functional Disability After Mastectomy

Comparative Effects of Kinesio Tapping and Pressure Garments on Upper Extremity Lymphedema, Functional Disability and Quality of Life After Mastectomy

To compare the effects of Kinesio taping and compression garmets on the upper extremity lymphedema,functional disability and quality of life after mastectomy.

The study's primary goal was to find the effects of Kinesio taping and compression garments on the upper extremity lymphedema following mastectomy. This aim was realized through the current study results, the findings of the current study showed that Kinesio taping and compression garments were equally effective on the upper extremity lymphedema following mastectomy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• • Age (45 years-75 years)

  • Patients with edema after 1-year mastectomy
  • Unilateral lymphedema
  • Arm circumference change (Arm circumference unilateral than 2 cm or less than 8 cm in comparison with the other side was included)
  • Functional disability or limited movements (shoulder, arm, and hand)

Exclusion Criteria:

• • Active disease leading to swelling

  • Patients on medications, especially diuretics
  • Allergy
  • Infection
  • Pregnancy
  • Heart and kidney diseases
  • Bilateral lymphedema
  • Skin diseases
  • Cellulitis.