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

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 (...

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Published in:BioMed research international 2013-01, Vol.2013 (2013), p.1-7
Main Authors: Taradaj, Jakub, Klakla, K., Kucio, C., Kucharzewski, Marek, Halski, Tomasz, Trybulski, R., Walewicz, K., Smykla, A., Mikusek, W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Breast Neoplasms - complications
Breast Neoplasms - pathology
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Clinical Study
Exercise Therapy
Female
Humans
Kinesiology, Applied - methods
Lymphedema - complications
Lymphedema - pathology
Lymphedema - therapy
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Staging
Pilot Projects
Treatment Outcome
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2314-6133
2314-6141
DOI:10.1155/2013/767106