Could Kinesio tape replace the bandage in decongestive lymphatic therapy for breast-cancer-related lymphedema? A pilot study

2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 1353-1360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Han-Ju Tsai ◽  
Hsiu-Chuan Hung ◽  
Jing-Lan Yang ◽  
Chiun-Sheng Huang ◽  
Jau-Yih Tsauo
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Kinesio Tape ◽  
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema ◽  
Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy

scholarly journals Causes of Shoulder Pain in Women with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Pilot Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 661 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ho Joong Jeong ◽  
Young-Joo Sim ◽  
Ki Hun Hwang ◽  
Ghi Chan Kim
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema

scholarly journals Effect of Kinesiology Taping on Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Randomized Single-Blind Controlled Pilot Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Smykla ◽  
K. Walewicz ◽  
R. Trybulski ◽  
T. Halski ◽  
M. Kucharzewski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Therapy Group ◽  
Compression Therapy ◽  
Lymphatic Drainage ◽  
Treatment Session ◽  
Secondary Lymphedema ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema ◽  
Single Blind

The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of Kinesiology Taping (KT) for treating breast cancer-related lymphedema. Sixty-five women with unilateral stage II and III lymphedema were randomly grouped into the KT group (K-tapes,n=20), the Quasi KT group (quasi K-tapes,n=22), or the MCT group (multilayered compression therapy group,n=23). Skin care, 45 min pneumatic compression therapy, 1 h manual lymphatic drainage, and application of K-tape/Quasi K-tapes/multilayered short-stretch bandages were given every treatment session, 3 times per week for 1 month. Patient evaluation items included limb size and percentage edema. Comparing the changes in K-tapes with quasi K-tapes changes, there were no significant differences (P>0.05). The edema reduction of multilayered bandages was much better than in results observed in taping groups. The KT appeared to be ineffective at secondary lymphedema after breast cancer treatment. The single-blind, controlled pilot study results suggest that K-tape could not replace the bandage, and at this moment it must not be an alternative choice for the breast cancer-related lymphedema patient. The trial is registered withACTRN12613001173785.

Effects of yoga on arm volume among women with breast cancer related lymphedema: A pilot study

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 559-565 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Insana Fisher ◽  
Betsy Donahoe-Fillmore ◽  
Laura Leach ◽  
Colleen O'Malley ◽  
Cheryl Paeplow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema: A Pilot Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 97 (9) ◽  
pp. 1520-1525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehtap Aykac Cebicci ◽  
Serap Tomruk Sutbeyaz ◽  
Sema Sezgin Goksu ◽  
Sehriban Hocaoglu ◽  
Arzu Oguz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Shock Wave ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy ◽  
Shock Wave Therapy ◽  
Extracorporeal Shock Wave ◽  
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
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