Underwater Galvanic Stimulation by 4-Cell Bath on Lymphedema.

Underwater Galvanic Stimulation by 4-Cell Bath on Lymphedema Post Mastectomy.

Sixty female patients with lymphedema post mastectomy, aged 30-55 years, will be selected from Minia Oncology Institute. The participants will be randomly distributed into two equal groups:

1. Group A (CDT + Underwater Galvanic Stimulation group):

   This group includes 30 patients who will receive underwater galvanic stimulation by 4-cell bath with CDT for 2 months (3times/week) in addition to their medical treatment.

2. Group B (CDT group):

This group includes 30 patients who will receive only CDT for 2 months (3times/week) in addition to their medical treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ▪ Female patients with lymphedema post mastectomy

  • Aged 30-55 years
  • No history of cardiac or renal disease
  • No contraindications to electrotherapy
  • All patients enrolled to the study will have their informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• ▪ Cardiac diseases.

  • Patients with active cancer
  • Patients with pacemakers or other implantable devices
  • Patients with a history of seizures or epilepsy