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find out the difference in the effect of kinesio taping and low level laser therapy on 66 patients with post mastectomy lymphedema as regards the following outcomes:
1.girth measurement between the upper limbs 2.) SPADI 3) hand grip strength 4)the quality of life by cancer specific questionnaire.
60 females with BCRL will be recruited in this study for 4 weeks , their age ranged from 400 to 55 years old with stege 1,2 lymphedema and randomly divided into 3 equal groups: 2) study group (A) include 20 females with unilateral BCRL will receive kinesio taping plus manual lymphatic drainage , exercise and advices 3) study group (B) include 20 females with unilateral BCRL will receive low level laser therapy plus manual lymphatic drainage , exercise and advices 4) study group (C) include 20 females with unilateral BCRL will receive kinesio taping plus low level laser therapy and manual lymphatic drainage , exercise and advices regards the following outcomes:
1.girth measurement between the upper limbs 2.) SPADI 3) hand grip strength 4)the quality of life by cancer specific questionnaire.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| group A | Experimental | study group (A) include 30 females with unilateral BCRL will receive kinesio taping plus manual lymphatic drainage , exercise and advices |
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| Group B | Experimental | study group (B) include 30 females with unilateral BCRL will receive low level laser therapy plus manual lymphatic drainage , exercise and advices |
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| Group C | Experimental | study group (C) include 30 females with unilateral BCRL will receive kinesio taping plus low level laser therapy and manual lymphatic drainage , exercise and advices |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Low Level Laser Therapy | Device | The device has the following treatment parametes :
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| girth measurment | Measurement of arm circumference is the most commonly used technique for identifying lymphedema and is reliable for both surgical and nonsurgical upper limbs It is measured using a tape with the patient in prone lying position, with elbows straight and arms relaxed at the sides. It was measured starting with 3 cm on the ulnar styloid process and proceeding with 45 cm proximal, and additionally at the metacarpal bones and mid-hand. The tape measure was put around the limb to prevent it from slacking and to ensure that there was no space in the tissue. The total circumference of the sound limb was ascertained similarly. The difference between the 2 measurements was identified using "circumference difference." | 4 weeks |
| handgrip strength | evaluated using a dynamometer ,The grip strength was measured with the patient in a standing position with adducted shoulder, elbow flexed at 90°, and forearm in mid position. The patient was instructed to do 3 trials with 15 seconds rest in between each, and the highest reading was reported | 4 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| shoulder pain and disability index | was used to assess shoulder pain and disability. It incorporates 13 items assessing 2 domains: 5 items assess pain and 8 items evaluate disability. | 4 weeks |
| quality of life questionnaire |
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Inclusion Criteria:
persistence of lymphedema following mastectomy or breast conservative surgery for at least 3 months
Exclusion Criteria:
• Any disease lead to swelling
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| MERIT MAGDY ZAKI, physiotherapist | beni suif university | Principal Investigator |
| SHERIN HASSAN MEHANI, Professor of Physical therapy | beni suif university | Study Chair |
| MAHMOUD AWD ELKHOLY, Lecturer of physical therapy | beni suif university | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Cairo University Hospital | Cairo | Cairo Governorate | 11865 | Egypt | ||
| Cairo -Beni-Suif University Hospital |
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| ID | Term |
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| D008209 | Lymphedema |
| D001943 | Breast Neoplasms |
| ID | Term |
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| D008206 | Lymphatic Diseases |
| D006425 | Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases |
| D009371 | Neoplasms by Site |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
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| ID | Term |
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| D028022 | Low-Level Light Therapy |
| ID | Term |
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| D053685 | Laser Therapy |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D010789 | Phototherapy |
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60 females with BCRL will be recruited in this study for 4 weeks , their age ranged from 400 to 55 years old with stege 1,2 lymphedema and randomly divided into 3 equal groups: 2) study group (A) include 20 females with unilateral BCRL will receive kinesio taping plus manual lymphatic drainage , exercise and advices 3) study group (B) include 20 females with unilateral BCRL will receive low level laser therapy plus manual lymphatic drainage , exercise and advices 4) study group (C) include 20 females with unilateral BCRL will receive kinesio taping plus low level laser therapy and manual lymphatic drainage , exercise and advices
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| kinesio taping | Other |
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was assessed by cancer-specific questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30). It is composed of 30 questions, including functional scores (physical, social, emotional, and cognitive aspects). The functional scores ranged between 0 and 100, and higher scores indicated better condition. This questionnaire also included symptoms score (pain, dyspnea, fatigue, insomnia, nausea, loss of appetite, and financial problems). The symptom scores ranged from 100 to 0, and lower scores indicated better condition
| 4 weeks |
| GIZA |
| Cairo Governorate |
| 11865 |
| Egypt |
| D001941 |
| Breast Diseases |
| D012871 | Skin Diseases |
| D017437 | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |