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II Effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy versus microcurrent on pain and lymphedema post mastectomy
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Abstract
This study was conducted to compare the effect of extracorporeal shock wave and microcurrent on pain and lymphedema post mastectomy. Subjects: Thirty female patients with age ranged from (40-65) had been diagnosed clinically and referred by physician as they suffered from post mastectomy shoulder pain and lymphedema (stage I-II). Groups: The patients were assigned randomly into two groups (A, B) equal in numbers; group A received extracorporeal shock wave (two sessions per week for four weeks) in addition to traditional physical therapy in form of (skin care, lymphatic drainage, bandaging and exercise) .While, group B. received microcurrent electrical stimulation ( three sessions per week for four weeks)in addition to traditional physical therapy in form of (skin care, lymphatic drainage, bandaging and exercise). Evaluation was done two times; pre and post four weeks of treatment using VAS and arm limb volume assessment. Results: The results of this study revealed that there was a significant decrease in the VAS in the group A and group B. There was no significant difference in the VAS between the group A (63.83%) and group B (60.53%) post treatment. There was a statistically significant decrease in mean value of Arm limb volume assessment in the group A (37.55%) when compared with its corresponding value in group B (9.57%). Conclusion: it could be concluded that extracorporeal shock wave therapy and microcurrent had an effect on reducing pain of upper limb post mastectomy, while ESWT had more effect on reducing lymphedema of upper limb more than MENS.