Kinesio Tape Versus Compression Garment on Post Mastectomy Lymphedema

Objective: Comparing the effect of kinesio tape versus compression garment on post mastectomy lymphedema. Material and Methods: Thirty female patients with postoperative mastectomy lymphedema were enrolled in the study with age 40-50 years. They were assigned randomly into two equal groups in number; Group A (Kinesio tape group), they received satandard physical therapy program in addition to kinesio tape. While Group B (Compression garment group), they received traditional physical therapy program in addition to compression garment. Both groups is seen 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Circumferential lymphoedema and shoulder ROM (flexion and abduction) were investigated before and after study.Results: Findings of the study revealed a significant improvement of shoulder ROM in kinisotape group more than compression garment group on post-operative mastectomy lymphedema but edema level improved in compression garment group more than kineso tape group. Conclusion: Usage of kinesio tape as a method of rehabilitation to improve post mastectomy complications in particular lymphedema and shoulder ROM in comparison to compression garment for these cases.