2. It is a sharp pain that occurs in the calf muscle or feet.
Most common in pregnant women during the second and
third trimesters.
Occurs most often at night.
3. Causes:
• Reduced level of calcium, potassium,
• Increased level of phosphorus,
• Weight gain during pregnancy,
• Changes in circulation,
• Pressure from a growing baby may also be compressed on
the nerves and blood vessels that supply the legs.
4. Symptoms:
• Severe leg pain or tenderness,
• Swelling on foot & leg,
• Fever
• Temperature changes in legs and feet.
5. Physiotherapy Management:
• Walking,
• Massage to leg, ankle, and foot,
• Ankle-toe movements,
• Calf muscle stretching,
• Elevate the leg with pillow support,
• Compression stockings.
6. Do's:
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Eat potassium-rich foods such as bananas,
• Eat calcium-rich foods such as dairy products, green leafy
vegetables, almonds, etc.,
• Reduce intake of phosphorus-rich foods such as soft drinks,
snacks, etc.
7. Don'ts:
• Avoid pointing toes when stretching your legs,
• Avoid sitting for a long duration,
• Avoid standing for a long duration,
• Avoid crossing legs.
