Amal Mohamed Abd Elbaky
Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery & Burn, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
Publications
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Full Length Research Article
Efficacy of Low-Level Laser and Kinesotaping in the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain Following Mastectomy
Author(s): Mohamed Abd El Hady Mohamed*, Amal Mohamed Abd Elbaky, Salah El-Din Abdel-Ghani Mohamed and Ereny Sobhy Wahba Khalil
Background and purpose: This research was conducted to recognize the impact of adding kinesiotaping to low level laser therapy in reducing neuropathic pain following mastectomy. Materials and methods: It was a randomized controlled trial. Overall, 60 female patients, aged among 45 & 65 years, whom experienced neuropathic pain following mastectomy, were randomly assigned to three groups of equal size. Participants in Group A were administered low-level laser therapy (LLLT) plus kinesotaping as well as traditional exercises program (passive, active rang of motion (ROM) exercise and massage) for 4 weeks (3 times/week). While participants in Group B were administered kinesiotaping as well as traditional exercises program for 4 weeks (1 time/week). Group C received LLLT as well as traditional exercises program for 4 weeks (3 times/week). Elec.. Read More»