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EFFECT of KINESIO TAPING and LASER THERAPY in PATIENT with LYMPHEDEMA on GIRTH MEASUREMENT
Sponsor: Beni-Suef University
Summary
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.
Official title: The EFFECT of KINESIO TAPING and LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY in PATIENT with POST MASTECTOMY RELATED LYMPHEDEMA on GIRTH MEASUREMENT
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
40 Years - 55 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-02-01
Completion Date
2025-09-01
Last Updated
2025-02-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Low Level Laser Therapy
The device has the following treatment parametes : * Maximum average power \> 500 milli watts * Wave length combined (904-808) nm * Maximum repition rate (1-2000) Hz * Energy density : 4:6 J per cm per session
kinesio taping
* the material used is 100%acrylic,latex free and heat activated with 10-15% stretch. * It is made of 100% cotton to allow quickening of the drying process. * Ability to stretch to 120-140% of its original length * Recoil back to the anchor that is applied without stretch * Heat-activated adhesive * Hypoallergenic dyes that make the tape safe for most users * Latex-free * Drying time after being wet is about 5-10 minutes * Can be worn for several days
Locations (2)
Cairo University Hospital
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Cairo -Beni-Suif University Hospital
GIZA, Cairo Governorate, Egypt