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What is Reflexology?

Category: Physical Therapy

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See also: Foot massage Foot zoning

Reflexology is the physical act of applying pressure to the feet and hand with specific thumb, finger and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion. it is based on a system of zones and reflex areas with a premise that such work effects a physical change to the body.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
General health 14 5
Stiffness/spasticity 8 2
Promote relaxation 7 1
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome 4 1
Fibromyalgia 3 2

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  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 0
Mild 5
None 12

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Reflexology

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain in knee(s) 1
Post exertional fatigue or malaise 1
Sleepiness 1
Tiredness 1

Why patients stopped taking Reflexology

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Reason Patients Percentage
Expense 6
Did not seem to work 5
Course of treatment ended 4
Other 3
Doctor's advice 1
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Duration

Stopped going to Reflexology

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 2
1 - 6 months 5
6 months - 1 year 1
1 - 2 years 2
2 - 5 years 4
10 years or more 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 7
Usually 5
Sometimes 3
Never taken as prescribed 2
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 1
Somewhat hard to take 1
A little hard to take 5
Not at all hard to take 10
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 3
$100-199 4
$50-99 2
$25-49 0
< $25 2
Not specified 6
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3 patient evaluations for Reflexology

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Nov 23, 2009 (Started Aug 07, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for numbness in feet)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 120 min Monthly
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Cost: $200+ monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Aug 19, 2008 (Started Mar 06, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Other)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 Weekly
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 1, 1997 (Started Jul 01, 1997)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 30 min Weekly
  • 0 helpful marks
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