Results
STM, MLD, Pain
GROUP B, SYNDROME, RECRUITMENT, MLD
Demographic data was measured using descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviations. The mean age of Group A (MLD) was 49.84 ± 12.35 years, while that of Group B (STM) was 45.88 ± 11.95 years. The mean weight of both groups, MLD and STM was 71.42 ± 13.483 kg and 75.23 ± 12.0 kg, respectively. The mean body mass index (BMI) of the participants of MLD and STM was 27.06 ± 4.28 kg/mThe baseline data of both groups at the pre-intervention stage had no significant differences; both groups were homogeneous p > 0.05 (independent t-test). A total of 36 participants were enrolled and 5 patients discontinued treatment due to some personal reasons. Participants recruitment and dropped-out flow chart are shown in Fig. 
Flow DiagramThe Shapiro-Wilk test showed that the data were parametric. The paired sample-t test was used to compare pre-treatment and post-treatment values within the groups. There were significant differences in pre and post-treatment values of all the variables in both groups. (shown in Tables 
Across and within group analysis of EORCT QLQ C-30
Across and within group analysis of quality of EORTC BR-23
Across and within group analysis of DASH, NPRS, PSFS and MMT[Abbreviations: DASH = Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand; NPRS = Numeric Pain Rating Scale; MMT = Manual Muscle Testing]
Across and within group analysis of the ranges of the shoulderAn Independent t-test was used to compare changes between MLD and STM groups post-intervention. Results showed that the MLD and STM both groups are equally effective in treating axillary web syndrome. There was no significant difference (p > 0.05) in quality of life outcome measures, NPRS, MMT and range of motions. One component of the quality of life questionnaire (global health), DASH and PSFS outcome measures showed a significant difference (p < 0.05). Manual lymphatic drainage was considered more beneficial based on these two parameters, but both groups showed clinical effectiveness when we see in paired sample t-test (shown in Tables 