Effectiveness of Endermologie Technique in Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema
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Effectiveness of Endermologie Technique in Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema,FATMA A. MOHAMED and HOSSAM EL-DIN M. ABOL-ATTA
Abstract
Background: Lymphedema is a common sequela of breast cancer treatment representing a complex therapeutic challenge.
Study Aim: To study the effectiveness of Endermologie therapy on reducing arm swelling in women post mastectomy.
Subjects and Methods: Forty women with unilateral post mastectomy lymphedema were assigned for the study, aged from 30 to 50 years. They were divided into two groups of equal number, study group received Endermologie therapy twice weekly for 4 weeks and a compression bandaging and a control group received a compression bandaging for 4 weeks. Circumferential measurements of upper limb at the levels of wrist, 10Cm distal and 15Cm proximal to lateral epicondyle were taken before and after finishing the program.
Results: The results showed significant reduction in arm swelling in the study as compared to the control group (p-value <0.05) however both groups showed significant im-provement (p-value <0.001).
Conclusion: Endermologie therapy can be introduced as a safe modality for post mastectomy lymphedema.