Efficacy of Acupressure Versus Traditional Treatment on Reducing Ankle Edema During Pregnancy

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Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2022
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.
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First added on: May 15, 2024