Background: Breast tumor is a particularly prevalent kind of carcinoma that strikes females, it is a serious
health issue. Mastectomy-related consequences might include sleep disturbances, pain, aesthetic
difficulties, bleeding, upper extremity lymphedema, muscle wasting, and reduced shoulder mobility.
Methodology: 30 Mastectomy patients were selected for the study. They were divided into two groups. 15
in each group. Group A (KT + CDT), Group B (IASTM + CDT). The duration of the study was 3 days for
4 weeks. Pre and Post Pain, ROM, Lymphedema and Disability was assessed by NPRS, Goniometer, Arm
Circumference and SPADI.
Result: For comparisons in mean and SD in both inter and intra-group analyses, Student paired t-test and
independent t-test were utilized. Within-group analysis of Group A and B shows, a comparison of all
outcome measures suggested a t value less than 0.05. Between-group comparison shows a significant effect
on NPRS, Abduction, External rotation, and elbow and wrist circumference, which suggests p value of less
than 0.05.
Whereas, Other outcome measures such as flexion, axillary, mid-arm and Mid-forearm circumference show
more than 0.05 value, which suggests a non-significant effect.Conclusion: This study reveals that Group A (KT+CDT), demonstrated significantly greater improvement
compared to Group B, which received IASTM+CDT. Findings suggest that while both KT and IASTM
contribute positively to post-mastectomy females, KT emerges as the superior method for enhancing all
assessed aspects – pain, ROM, lymphedema, and disability
Keywords: Modified Radical Mastectomy, Kinesiotaping, Instrument assisted Soft Tissue
Mobilization, Complete Decongestive Therapy
Publication date: 01/09/2025
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