PENURUNAN PERIPHERAL OEDEMA PADA IBU HAMIL TRIMESTER III DENGAN PEMBERIAN FOOT MASSAGE DAN KINESIOTAPPING

Abstract

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy is a condition in which a woman carries a fetus until birth, requiring a safe and comfortable environment. One common complaint during pregnancy is peripheral edema, which is swelling in the lower limbs due to fluid accumulation that obstructs venous return. Objective: To determine the effect of foot massage and kinesiotaping on reducing peripheral edema in third trimester pregnant women at Rasimah Ahmad Public Health Center, Bukittinggi City, in 2025. Method: This study used a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest- posttest approach. The sample consisted of 15 third-trimester pregnant women, selected using purposive sampling based on inclusion criteria. The intervention lasted for 4 weeks. Results: After administering foot massage and kinesiotaping, the average edema measurements were: Right foot: ankle (20.80 cm), instep (23.33 cm), metatarsophalangeal joint/MP (22.07 cm) Left foot: ankle (21.33 cm), instep (23.13 cm), MP (22.33 cm) Minimum values recorded: Right foot: ankle (18 cm), instep (21 cm), MP (20 cm) Left foot: ankle (19 cm), instep (21 cm), MP (20 cm) Maximum values recorded: Right foot: ankle (23 cm), instep (25 cm), MP (24 cm) Left foot: ankle (23 cm), instep (26 cm), MP (25 cm) This data shows a reduction in edema size following the intervention. Statistical analysis yielded a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant difference before and after treatment. Conclusion: There is a significant effect of foot massage and kinesiotaping on reducing peripheral edema in third trimester pregnant women at Rasimah Ahmad Public Health Center, Bukittinggi City, in 2025.

Keywords: Foot Massage, Kinesiotaping, Peripheral Edema in Third Trimester Pregnant Women