Incidence of ankle edema is high during pregnancy, If left untreated, it may lead to difficulty walking; stiffness; stretched skin which can become itchy and uncomfortable. Acupressure promotes the condition of the circulatory and lymphatic system leading to the elimination of edema. The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of acupressure versus traditional physical therapy treatment on ankle edema during pregnancy.
Sixty pregnant women aged 25 to 35 years old and body mass index was ≥ 30 kg/m², will participate in this study. They will be assigned into three equal groups, Group A will receive only traditional physical therapy protocol in the form of advice including elevation, wearing supportive stocking, and avoiding standing in one position for extended periods, and Group B will receive the same traditional treatment as group A in addition to circulatory exercises, 3times per week for 4 weeks; while Group C will receive the same conventional physical therapy protocol in addition to foot acupressure 3times per week for 4 weeks.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
each pregnant woman was advices how to elevate her legs and daily positions to elevate edema
each pregnant woman was advised about daily routine in addition to circulatory exercise
each pregnant woman was advised about daily routine in addition to acupressure therapy
faculty of physical therapy Cairo university
Giza, Egypt
change in foot and ankle edema during pregnancy
Foot Volumeter was used to assess foot and ankle edema
Time frame: Before starting study and after four weeks of intervention
level of swelling
Patient reported oedema Questionnaire was used to determine the level of swelling
Time frame: Before starting study and after 4 weeks of intervention
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