Physiological edema of the lower extremities in late pregnancy. Gestational edema
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Intervention groups include a group that will perform Burger Allen exercises at home for 10 days after training. How to do the exercises is as follows: 1- In the fl
Sponsors
The University of Tarbiat modare
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: First and singleton pregnancies Age between 18 and 35 Normal pregnancy between 30 and 40 weeks Edam in the legs and feet up to 2 plus BMI in the normal range(Body mass index before pregnancy or in the first 6 weeks of pregnancy, can be adapted from the case of pregnant women and normal BMI 19.8 to 24 kg / m2) Normal weight gain during pregnancy according to the weight growth chart in the file Normal state of Amniotic Fluid and fetus No history of infertility Not suffering from any systemic disease such as heart, lung, diabetes, Thrombophlebitis and hypertension, skin diseases such as severe eczema Lack of absolute rest Absence of Preeclampsia and Eclampsia(according to the case) No psychological problems (according to the case) Not taking medication except pregnancy supplements(according to the case) No drug addiction(according to the case) The pain should be limited to the sole of the foot and ankle and not spread to other organs (according to the person)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Perform other exercises or other specific treatment to relieve foot edema during the study Reluctance to do exercises Premature delivery or any termination of pregnancy during the intervention Standing for a long time or having working conditions Sitting and standing for a long time Problems such as lower limb fractures Receive medication or a special diet to relieve pain and edema while studying Suffering from Preeclampsia in the intervention process Receive other methods of complementary medicine Reluctance to continue participating in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Percentage of pregnant women with lower extremity physiological edema. Timepoint: Measurement of leg edema at the beginning of the study and 5 and 10 days after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Measurement of ankle circumference, heel circumference and joint circumference between toes and metatarsal bone by tape measure and foot volume with volumeter.;Pain in the lower leg. Timepoint: Measurement of lower limb pain at the beginning of the study and 5 and 10 days after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using a ten-point numerical scale(visual Analogue Scale) of pain and asking questions from the research unit. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Diet. Timepoint: Before and 5 and 10 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Use of food frequency questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactShadab Shahali
Trabiat Modares University
Outcome results
None listed