The Effect of Kinesio Taping and Manual Lymph Drainage on Pregnant Women With Restless Legs Syndrome
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Restless Leg Syndrome, a progressive and recurrent chronic sensorimotor disorder that creates an irresistible urge to move the legs and a feeling of discomfort, is seen in 15.4-26.0% of pregnant women in our country. Restless Leg Syndrome has negative effects on sleep, mood, cognitive health, daily activities and behavior in pregnant women; It can also cause preeclampsia, difficult labor, and cesarean delivery. Therefore, it is important for pregnant women with Restless Leg Syndrome to be treated appropriately. It is recommended that pregnant women use non-pharmacological treatments as they are not risky for fetal health. Kinesio taping and manual lymphatic drainage methods are used non-pharmacologically to support venous-lymphatic drainage and manage pain. These methods are economical, reliable and easy to apply. However, no study has been found in which Kinesio taping or manual lymphatic drainage was applied to a patient group with Restless Leg Syndrome during or outside pregnancy. The aim of this project is to determine the effect of Kinesio taping and manual lymphatic drainage on Restless Legs Syndrome severity, sleep quality and psychological well-being in pregnant women with Restless Legs Syndrome.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years of age, * Literate, * Gestational week 13 and above, * She has a singleton pregnancy, * Presence of RLS according to the RLS Diagnostic Criteria Questionnaire and physician examination, * A score of 11 or above on the RLS Severity Rating Scale, * Pregnant women taking iron, vitamin D, magnesium and calcium will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-pregnancy RLS, * Communication barriers, * Absolute bed rest for reasons such as cervical insufficiency, premature rupture of membranes or risk of preterm labor, * Have any psychiatric illness, use antipsychotic and/or antidepressant medication, * Acute infection of bacterial or viral origin, * Varicose veins in the feet and legs and severe lymphedema (circumference difference between both extremities over 5 cm), * Have a dermatologic problem in their feet and legs, * Pregnant women with rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, systemic lupus er