Effect of Kinesiology Taping on Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Randomized Single-Blind Controlled Pilot Study
Joint Authors
Kucharzewski, Marek
Taradaj, Jakub
Smykla, A.
Walewicz, K.
Trybulski, R.
Mikusek, W.
Klakla, K.
Halski, Tomasz
Kucio, C.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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 with ACTRN12613001173785.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Smykla, A.& Walewicz, K.& Trybulski, R.& Halski, Tomasz& Kucharzewski, Marek& Kucio, C.…[et al.]. 2013. Effect of Kinesiology Taping on Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Randomized Single-Blind Controlled Pilot Study. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Smykla, A.…[et al.]. Effect of Kinesiology Taping on Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Randomized Single-Blind Controlled Pilot Study. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Smykla, A.& Walewicz, K.& Trybulski, R.& Halski, Tomasz& Kucharzewski, Marek& Kucio, C.…[et al.]. Effect of Kinesiology Taping on Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Randomized Single-Blind Controlled Pilot Study. BioMed Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030895
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1030895