EFFECT OF MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE AND EXERCISES IN POST-MASTECTOMY PATIENTS

Authors

  • Syed Abid Mehdi Kazmi Associate Professor, Department of Physiotherapist, Ziauddin Hospital
  • Nabiha Ahmed Asst. Manager / Research Coordinator, Department of Physiotherapist, Ziauddin Hospital
  • Sangeeta Aujha Sr. Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Department, Ziauddin Hospital

Keywords:

Breast Cancer, Lymphedema, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Carcinoma Mastectomy, Lymph Nodes

Abstract

In present world lymphedema is one of the side effects of mastectomy. When we talk about the treatment of lymphedema the standard treatment which comes into our mind is, complex decongestive physiotherapy (CDP). This treatment includes MLD (manual lymphatic drainage), short stretch bandaging, exercises program and also care of skin of the pectoral region and the surroundings as well as pneumatic compression (intermittent).
Patient came with unilateral stage l lymphedema with a history of mastectomy. To treat the patient we used MLD, intermittent pneumatic compression and exercises. In the treatment of lymphedema manual lymphatic drainage is performed (MLD). The purpose of performing MLD was to find out the effectiveness in treating breast cancer related lymphedema and also prevent fluid formation in subcutaneous tissues.
METHOD
We gave the 12-session of manual lymphatic drainage and exercise in every month.
RESULT AND CONCLUSION
Showing that therapy created has an excellent effect. The lymphedema reduced day by day and It could also be the options to do isometric exercise program instead of performing short stretch bandaging. It is also considered as another option to treat individuals who are contraindicated for pressure therapy. When treating breast cancer you may come across the arm lymphedema. Quality of life may get affected and may also impact long term recovery and survivorship. Early treatment and preventions always plays a significant role in minimizing the complications.

Author Biographies

  • Syed Abid Mehdi Kazmi, Associate Professor, Department of Physiotherapist, Ziauddin Hospital

    Associate Professor,
    Department of Physiotherapist
    Ziauddin Hospital

  • Nabiha Ahmed, Asst. Manager / Research Coordinator, Department of Physiotherapist, Ziauddin Hospital

    Asst. Manager / Research Coordinator
    Department of Physiotherapist
    Ziauddin Hospital

  • Sangeeta Aujha, Sr. Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Department, Ziauddin Hospital

    Sr. Physiotherapist
    Physiotherapy Department
    Ziauddin Hospital

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Published

2020-12-04

How to Cite

EFFECT OF MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE AND EXERCISES IN POST-MASTECTOMY PATIENTS. (2020). Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation, 3(1), 22-25. https://ojs.zu.edu.pk/pjr/article/view/815