Abstract
Objective To observe the effect of kinesio taping on upper extremity lymphedema among post-operative breast cancer patients. Methods Sixty-eight post-operative breast cancer patients with lymphedema were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group, each of 34. Both groups received traditional physical therapy, while the experiment group additionally received kinesio taping. Before and 3 weeks after the treatment, the degree of lymphedema, upper extremity function and life quality in both groups were evaluated using the Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) evaluation together with the World Health Organization′s Quality of Life-100 scale. Results Lymphedema decreased in both groups and the average DASH score improved, but the experimental group showed significantly greater improvement. Conclusion Kinesio taping can supplement traditional rehabilitation in relieving lymphedema, improving upper extremity function and improving the quality of life after breast cancer surgery. Key words: Breast cancer; Lymphedema; Rehabilitation; Upper extremities
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