Kinesio-Taping and Chest Physiotherapy Program After Mastectomy

Efficacy of Combined Kinesio-Taping With Chest Physiotherapy Program on Pain, Pulmonary Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength and Quality of Life After Mastectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The modified radical mastectomy (MRM) is a major surgical approach that necessitates the dissection of axillary lymph nodes. As a result, there is more bleeding and the treatment takes longer time. This treatment is used to treat locally advanced breast cancer. Numerous factors, including pain and respiratory depression from general anaesthesia, can impair respiratory function during the post-operative period. Pain causes the thoracic cage's post-operative movement to be restricted and the breathing muscles to become inhibited.

KT is a new technology that is being used in the treatment of post-surgical and respiratory problems, among other innovative evidence-based therapeutic options in patient care. Recently, this method is useful for treating a variety of sports-related and musculoskeletal disorders, as well as pain management. According to a small body of research on the usefulness and efficacy of KT in treating respiratory conditions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it can lead to improvements in respiratory muscle strength and pulmonary function.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Females aged between 30 and 50 years
• Participants after modified radical mastectomy
• Participants able to comprehend instructions.
• Cooperative participants, and willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants having sensitive skin, scars, or lesions.
• Participants with unhealed incisions at the site of application.
• Participants with uncontrolled diabetes.
• Participants with deep vein thrombosis.
• Participants with previous chest diseases.
• Pregnancy.
• Participants with altered sensations.
• Participants with allodynia.
• Participants with active infection.