Comparison of the Effect of Kinesio Taping and Manual Lymphatic Drainage on Breast Engorgement in Postpartum Women: A Randomized-Controlled Trial

Doğan, Hanife; Eroğlu, Semra; Akbayrak, Türkan

doi:10.1089/bfm.2020.0115

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“…2 An unnoticed or untreated infection of the breast parenchyma may eventually develop into a breast abscess (BA). 9,10 Such abscesses can be categorized into lactational breast abscess (LBA) and non-lactational breast abscess (NLBA). 11 The LBAs typically arise in young, first-time or expectant mothers as a complication of lactational mastitis.…”

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“…14 However, LBAs can recur even after surgical intervention; this recurrence rate has been reported to be 6.6%, though older studies have reported LBA recurrence rates as high as 40%-50%. 11,15 To reduce the recurrence of LBAs, new treatment modalities such as ultrasound therapy, 16 manual breast massage, 17,18 manual milking techniques, 19 cold and warm applications, 6,20 cabbage leaf compressions, 21,22 manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), 23 and Kinesio taping (KT) 9,24 are gaining popularity; most of these treatments are associated with low or no reported adverse effects.…”

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“…9,24 Studies have indicated that KT, with its capacity for regulating movements in the fascia and facilitating lymphatic collectors, can alleviate symptoms of engorgement, as well as pain and stiffness. 9,25 Since engorgement and increased breast milk can lead to an increase in fluid volume and weight in the breast, which may obstruct lymphatic drainage, KT application along with complex decongestive therapy can be very effective in reducing lymphedema in breasts. 9,26 However, studies have also shown that MLD plus routine breast care was more efficacious in reducing breast pain, engorgement, and milk volume than KT plus routine care or routine care alone.…”

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“…9,25 Since engorgement and increased breast milk can lead to an increase in fluid volume and weight in the breast, which may obstruct lymphatic drainage, KT application along with complex decongestive therapy can be very effective in reducing lymphedema in breasts. 9,26 However, studies have also shown that MLD plus routine breast care was more efficacious in reducing breast pain, engorgement, and milk volume than KT plus routine care or routine care alone. 9 Moreover, some studies revealed that KT did not have a significant impact on the incidence of breast engorgement.…”

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“…9,26 However, studies have also shown that MLD plus routine breast care was more efficacious in reducing breast pain, engorgement, and milk volume than KT plus routine care or routine care alone. 9 Moreover, some studies revealed that KT did not have a significant impact on the incidence of breast engorgement. 23 Considering these issues with KT, this study explores the use of dynamic tape (DT) in the management of LBAs in Indian women.…”

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Dynamic Taping: A Promising Non-surgical Management Technique for Lactational Breast Abscess

Shadab,

Kumar,

Kini

et al. 2024

Journal of Neonatology

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Background: Breastfeeding is crucial for maternal and child health. However, mastitis and lactational breast abscesses (LBAs), pose serious health risks for nursing mothers and are traditionally treated with minor surgery, that often separates mother and child, and causes significant maternal distress. This study investigates dynamic tape (DT) as a nonsurgical intervention for LBAs that will allow breastfeeding even during treatment in postpartum Indian women. Methods: This prospective, observational cohort study was conducted at a tertiary maternity center (Karnataka, India) between October 2017 and December 2018 [CTRI Number/2018/05/013788]. Twenty postpartum women with mastitis and LBA were subjected to dynamic taping (using DT Beige Tattoo or DT Eco based on breast size and abscess location). LBA resolution was confirmed through ultrasonography and clinical examination. Results: Twenty participants (median age = 30 years) completed the study without adverse reactions; 65% practiced exclusive breastfeeding. Lump sizes and pus volumes were significantly reduced after treatment; 60% experienced self-drainage, 35% experienced resolution without self-drainage, and only 5% did not experience resolution; average time to resolution was 13.95 days, with each taping session lasting 3.85 days. The mean lump measurement and pus volume significantly reduced post-treatment from 108.7 cm 3 and 54.58 ml to 3.14 cm 3 and 1.07 ml, respectively, with 95% experiencing abscess resolution. The positive outcomes were observed during the three-month follow-up, with no recurrence of LBAs. Conclusions: Dynamic taping resolves LBAs without surgery, by aiding lymphatic flow, reducing inflammation, and supporting breastfeeding. Larger randomized studies are required to validate its efficacy and safety.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Dynamic Taping: A Promising Non-surgical Management Technique for Lactational Breast Abscess

Shadab,

Kumar,

Kini

et al. 2024

Journal of Neonatology

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Therapeutic Ultrasound Alone and Associated with Lymphatic Drainage in Women with Breast Engorgement: A Clinical Trial

Moura,

Borges,

Carneiro

et al. 2023

Breastfeeding Medicine

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Physical therapy intervention for breast symptoms in lactating women: a randomized controlled trial

Lin,

Shao,

Tsai

et al. 2023

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background Therapeutic ultrasound, education, and massage are the most common physical therapy interventions provided to mothers with breast symptoms. However, there is insufficient evidence on the effectiveness of the combination of these interventions. This study aimed to explore the effects of the combination of therapeutic ultrasound, education, and massage on breast symptoms in lactating women. Methods This study was a single-blind randomized controlled trial. Postpartum lactating women aged from 21 to 45 with breast symptoms were recruited and randomly allocated to one of three groups (ultrasound group, sham group, and usual care group). The severity of breast symptoms (pain, redness, lump, general malaise), breast engorgement, breast hardness, body temperature, breast temperature, and milk volume were assessed at baseline (T1), immediately post-intervention (T2), and at 3 months following baseline (T3). Results A total of 37 participants were included in the study (ultrasound group n = 12; sham group n = 12; usual care n = 13). The severity of breast symptoms (i.e., pain, lump, and general malaise) as well as breast engorgement, were significantly improved in the ultrasound group at T2 when compared to T1, and these improvements were sustained at T3. The severity of breast engorgement was significantly lower in the ultrasound group when compared to the usual care group at T2. However, no statistically significant differences were found between the ultrasound and sham groups for all outcomes at any assessment time points. Conclusions Physical therapy interventions may be beneficial in relieving breast symptoms in lactating women. Larger randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm the findings of this study. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04569136); Date of registration: 29/09/2020.

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Comparison of the Effect of Kinesio Taping and Manual Lymphatic Drainage on Breast Engorgement in Postpartum Women: A Randomized-Controlled Trial

Cited by 7 publications

References 18 publications

Dynamic Taping: A Promising Non-surgical Management Technique for Lactational Breast Abscess

Dynamic Taping: A Promising Non-surgical Management Technique for Lactational Breast Abscess

Therapeutic Ultrasound Alone and Associated with Lymphatic Drainage in Women with Breast Engorgement: A Clinical Trial

Physical therapy intervention for breast symptoms in lactating women: a randomized controlled trial

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