الفهرس 
Low-level laser versus pneumatic compression pump on lymphedema post mastectomy
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Abstract
Purpose: This study was designed to provide a guide line about the difference between these two methods on the reduction of limb size (circumference) in Post-mastectomy lymphedema and to assist in planning an ideal treatment regimen for reducing limb volume in lymphedema. Subjects: This study was carried out on 30 patients (females) with post mastectomy lymphedema their ages ranged from 40-55years, they were free from any other diseases that might affect or influence the results and they were selected from National Cancer Institute, Cairo University and randomly distributed into two equal groups. . Methods Patients assigned randomly into two groups (A and B) equal in number: group (A): This group included 15 patients who received 2 hours of compression therapy in addition to their physical therapy program (active range of motion and elevation), hygiene and skin care for four weeks. group (B): This group included 15 patients who received 20 minutes of laser therapy in addition to their physical therapy program (active range of motion and elevation), hygiene and skin care for four weeks. Evaluation: evaluations of both groups (A and B) were done before starting the treatment and at the end of study by tape measure. Results: The results of this study showed that there was a statistically significant decrease in xC after 4 weeks of treatment application in both groups but there was no significant difference in xC after 4 weeks of application of compression therapy in the group (A) when compared with laser therapy in the group (B). Conclusion: pneumatic compression and Low Level Laser are effective in reduction of limb size in Postmastectomy lymphedema