Kinesio Taping Method in the asymmetry treatment of the shoulder girdle in women after mastectomy – a pilot study
Journal Title: European Journal of Medical Technologies - Year 2015, Vol 10, Issue 1
Abstract
Mastectomy is currently the most frequently performed life-saving surgery among women diagnosed with breast cancer. However, it involves many complications that lead over time to the pathological setting of the shoulder girdle. The aim of our study was to examine the effect of the Kinesio Taping application on the setting of shoulder girdle in women after mastectomy. The inclusion criteria for the study were as follows: the age range 40-65 years, unilateral total mastectomy, lymphoedema – lack or Grade 1, no fresh injuries, no degenerative changes in large joints, no pain and the consent in writing of the woman being tested. The research tool was the MORA 4th Generation System that bases on the photogrammetric method, which means anthropometric measurements based on images of the examined the surface. It allowed us to examine the various parameters from which were selected as follows: height of the shoulder line, height of the shoulder blades and the thoracic kyphotic angle. Kinesio Taping application was a combination of two types of applications; first type was supporting the lower trapezius and the second, functional application, was supporting the upper limb with the tape tension <35%. Landmarks were marked on the back of the women being tested. When the women stood at a sufficient distance from the camera (2.20 m), the image of the back was obtained - in a relaxed standing position. The image was taken one more time after the above described Kinesio Taping application. After the images were analyzed- computer calculated the selected parameters. Statistical analysis (Student’s t-Test) of the obtained results allowed us to come to the conclusion that Kinesio Taping application has a positive influence on changes in the shoulder girdle setting in frontal and sagittal plane. Asymmetry of the functional joint between scapula and upper ribs setting and the height of the shoulders decreased, the thoracic kyphosis was also reduced.
Authors and Affiliations
Emilia Karczewska, Paula Szlachta, Krzysztof Pytka, Dorota Hałasa-Majchrzak, Piotr Majcher
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