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RESEARCH

There are many research papers that have been published about Reflexology. To help you find the one that will help you most, they are listed here in alphabetical order by condition that was being researched:

ANXIETY


A Randomized-Controlled Trial Examining the Effects of Reflexology on Anxiety of Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography.


Use of reflexology foot massage to reduce anxiety in hospitalized cancer patients in chemotherapy treatment: methodology and outcomes.

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ARTHRITIS

Effect of Reflexology on Pain and Quality of Life in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis

BACK PAIN

Reflexology in the management of low back pain: a pilot randomised controlled trial

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BELLS PALSY

Case study of Bell's palsy applying complementary treatment within an occupational therapy model.

CIRCULATION

Change in renal blood flow by organ-associated reflex zone therapy on the foot measured with color-coded Doppler sonography


Effect of reflexological stimulation on heart rate variability 

CANCER 

Reflexology for symptom relief in patients with cancer.


Evaluation of a hospice based reflexology service: a qualitative audit of patient perceptions.

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Does reflexology impact on cancer patients' quality of life? 

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)

A randomised-controlled trail examining the effects of reflexology of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

CONSTIPATION

Reflexology in the management of encopresis and chronic constipation.

DEMENTIA

The clinical efficacy of reflexology in nursing home residents with dementia.

FIBRIMYALGIA

Effects of reflexology on fibromyalgia symptoms: a multiple case study.

INSOMNIA

Acupuncture and Reflexology for Insomnia: A Feasibility Study

LABOUR (GIVING BIRTH)

Reflexology use during Pregnancy

MENOPAUSE

Randomised controlled trial of reflexology for menopausal symptoms.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Reflexology for the treatment of pain in people with multiple sclerosis: a double-blind randomised sham-controlled clinical trial


Complementary therapy use by persons with multiple sclerosis: benefits and research priorities.


Reflexology treatment relieves symptoms of multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled study.

PAIN

Reflexology and pain management

PHANTOM PAIN

Reflexology treatment for patients with lower limb amputations and phantom limb pain--an exploratory pilot study.

PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS)

Randomized controlled study of premenstrual symptoms treated with ear, hand, and foot reflexology.

STRESS

[Effects of self-foot reflexology on stress, fatigue and blood circulation in premenopausal middle-aged women].

Research: Services
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