Leg Cramps in Pregnant Women
Conditions
Keywords
Leg cramps in pregnant women, Kinesiotape
Brief summary
Kinesiotape versus compression stockings on pregnant leg cramps and sleep quality
Detailed description
Effect of kinesiotape versus compression stockings on leg cramps and sleep quality in pregnant women A Randomized controlled trial
Interventions
OTHERControl group
Receive instructions about dealing with leg cramps at bedtime as sustained stretch,massage and optimal sleeping position
OTHERKinesiotape group
Application of kinesiology tape to the lower leg muscles for 48 hours, applied twice a week for 4 weeks, in addition to standard instructions for managing leg cramps at bedtime
OTHERCompression stockings group
Use of graduated compression stockings worn daily for a period of 4 weeks, in addition to standard instructions for managing leg cramps at bedtime.
Sponsors
Kafrelsheikh University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
25 Weeks to 35 Weeks
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* -Pregnant female suffering from calf cramps. 2-Their ages range from 25to 35 years. 3-Their body mass index ranges from 25 to 29.9kg/m2. 4-Pregnant female in the second or third trimester.
Exclusion criteria
* Skin abnormalities \[malignancy or burn in the treated area\]. 2-History of previous back surgery. 3-Present of any neuromuscular disease \[like multiple sclerosis\]. 4-Sensory disturbances. 5-Evidence of previous vertebral fractures or spinal structural abnormalities. 6-Women who have eclampsia or pre-eclampsia. 7-History of edema, thrombosis, venous thrombosis.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle cramp characteristics measured using The Cramp Questionnaire | Baseline and after4weeks | Change in leg cramp frequency assessed using the Leg Cramp Questionnaire. Higher scores indicate greater cramp frequency. |
| Leg cramp pain intensty measured using visual analogue scale | Baseline and after4weeks | Pain intensity using visual analogue scale 0=no pain,10=wirst pain |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep quality measured using sleep quality index | Baseline and after4weeks | Sleep quality assesed using the Pittsburgh sleep quality index score range 0-21 higher score means poor sleep quality |
| Quality of life measured using 12-item short form health survey | Baseline and after4weeks | Health related quality of life assesed using the SF-12questionnaire.higher score indicates better health status |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
CONTACTNoha Fathy Khalifa, Bachelor
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORNoha Fathy khalifa, Bachelor
Faculty of physical therapy kafrelsheikh university
Outcome results
None listed