• Vijayaraj Vediappan
• Jenifer Blessy S.R
• Preethi Dhandapani
• Jeevitha Vadivel

ABSTRACT Background: Lower limbs oedema is one of the common problems in late pregnancy. This study aimed to determine the effect of modified Berger–Allen exercises on lower limb swelling in late pregnancy. Materials and Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 90 pregnant women suffering from lower limbs oedema. Samples were randomly placed in three groups: modified Buerger–Allen exercises for 10 days, modified Buerger Allen exercises for 20 days, and the control group. Foot circumferences and volume and pain were measured before and after the study. Results: There was a significant difference between the average of right and left ankle circumference, right and left heel circumference, right and left foot circumference, left foot volume and pain score after the 10-day intervention group (p < 0.05). In the 20-day intervention group, there was a significant difference in all averages of ankles, heels, foot circumference and volume, and pain score 20 days after the intervention, compared to before the intervention (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Performing innovative modified Buerger–Allen exercises in pregnant women with lower limbs oedema may reduce their pain and swelling. It can also reduce the leg areas in pregnant women with lower limb oedema in late pregnancy.

Oedema · Lower limb · Pregnancy · Modified Buerger–Allen exercise

"A Randomized Clinical Trial on the Effectiveness of Modified Buerger-Allen Exercises in Reducing Lower Extremity Oedema During Late Pregnancy", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.b104-b110, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406114.pdf

"A Randomized Clinical Trial on the Effectiveness of Modified Buerger-Allen Exercises in Reducing Lower Extremity Oedema During Late Pregnancy", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. ppb104-b110, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406114.pdf