‘Reflexology: Exploring the mechanism of action’

Whatley, Judith; Perkins, Joanne; Samuel, Carol

doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101606

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“…The primary focus was on reducing dependence on medical care, enhancing daily activity abilities, and maintaining sufficient life energy. These findings are consistent with previous research [ 23 , 24 , 62 , 63 ]. Learning physiological massage has been proven to enhance physical health and promote blood circulation.…”

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confidence: 94%

“…In an era that prioritizes holistic health, massage therapy and reflexology play vital roles in promoting healing and relaxation, especially in palliative care [ 22 ]. These alternative therapeutic modalities in the field of medicine are effective in relieving stress, enhancing overall health [ 23 ], or relieving symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) [ 24 ]. In the study by Guo et al, massage of acupoints or specific reflex zones lasting 10–20 min each time was the most effective strategy for relieving perioperative anxiety [ 25 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In addition, McCullough et al found that reflexology can significantly reduce the cardiac index (CI) of healthy volunteers and salivary starch, blood pressure, and enzymes in Alzheimer’s patients [ 26 ]. The above clinical studies have shown that regular reflexology or massage therapy can significantly reduce stress, have a positive impact on anxiety levels, and improve quality of life [ 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Effect of Vocational Training on Visually Impaired People’s Quality of Life

Chu,

Chan

2024

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Background: Quality of life (QOL) is frequently utilized in clinical medicine and research to assess a patient’s health status and treatment effectiveness. Objectives: This study investigates the impact of vocational training on the QOL of visually impaired individuals. Methods: We employed the brief Taiwan version of the World Health Organization QOL Questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREFTW) to assess four domains: physical, psychological, social, and environmental, using a nonequivalent pretest–posttest control group design. The experimental group participated in 6 months of vocational training, including life and career reconstruction. After completing the vocational training, the average QOL score for the experimental group was 3.34 ± 0.18, while the control group had a score of 3.10 ± 0.85. The generalized estimating equation (GEE) results revealed a notable improvement of 10.81 (1.10) in the posttest overall QOL scores compared to the pretest scores in the control group. Conclusion: Vocational training significantly improves the overall QOL for visually impaired individuals. It is noteworthy that the psychological, social relationship, and physical health domains of WHOQOL-BREF TW exhibited the most significant improvements. This emphasizes the following: 1. professional knowledge and technical learning can enhance the abilities of the visually impaired. 2. The improvement in QOL occurs primarily at physical, psychological, and social levels. These levels involve maintaining physical health, reducing dependence on medical care, and enhancing self-care abilities for life reconstruction. 3. Integrating electronics with directional action can help to mitigate the risks associated with outdoor activities.

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Chan

2024

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“…Besides, improvement in the musculoskeletal system can be explained by applying pressure to specific reflexology points that match the fascial planes (such as the reduction of pain with the sensory and emotional effects of touch, reorganization of fibroblasts, and spread of the mechanical effect to neighboring tissues). The effect on organs can be attributed to the spread of mechanical forces in the fascia 93 . The action mechanism of reflexology is also explained by the theory of energy channels, which is believed to eliminate the irregularity in energy channels such as acupuncture 94 .…”

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Popular Complementary and Alternative Therapy Methods in Different Conditions

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et al. 2022

International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research

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Complementary and alternative therapies (CAM) are methods for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases based on various cultural beliefs and experiences that are not currently considered part of modern medicine. In recent years, the integration of CAM applications into healthcare systems all over the world has led to an increase in their use and frequency, and it has also increased the necessity and expectation of evidence-based practices. In this review, it was aimed to examine the alternative treatment methods that are frequently used in different conditions, their mechanisms of action, and their application within the framework of scientific evidence. For this purpose, popularly used complementary and alternative therapies for musculoskeletal conditions (dry needling, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, dry cupping), neurological conditions (acupuncture, reflexology), and other conditions such as cancer and metabolic diseases (yoga) were examined.

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“…There is a limited understanding of re exology mechanisms of applying gentle or abrupt pressure on speci c contact points of the feet to provide relief at other body parts (Whatley, Perkins, & Samuel, 2022). Some physicians and practitioners believe it works on lymphatic systems to release toxins (Vairo, Miller, Rier, & Uckley, 2009), while in contrast, re exology stimulates the autonomic nervous system by supporting nerve theory (Vairo et al, 2009).…”

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A Potential Intervention for Enhancing Gross Motor Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Ibrahim

2024

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The research aimed to investigate the impact of foot reflexology on gross motor skills in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP). The quasi-experimental study was conducted at the Outpatient Neurology Clinic of the Children's Hospital of Alexandria University and the Natural Medicine, Rheumatism, and Medical Rehabilitation Department of El-Shat by in Alexandria. Children (n=70) of age 3-6 years diagnosed with CP were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group using a convenience sample between January to October 2020. They received twice-weekly treatment sessions for eight weeks, each lasting 20 minutes. Only the study group received reflexology treatment. Descriptive and inferential statistics and SPSS software (ver. 28.0) were used to evaluate the data. The current study demonstrated that reflexology treatments improved the children's Gross Motor Function Classification levels. However, the finding also revealed that the difference between the study and control groups was not statistically significant (p= 0.764). According to the current study, children with CP who received reflexology treatment showed a modest improvement in their gross motor abilities.

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‘Reflexology: Exploring the mechanism of action’

Cited by 21 publications

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The Effect of Vocational Training on Visually Impaired People’s Quality of Life

The Effect of Vocational Training on Visually Impaired People’s Quality of Life

Popular Complementary and Alternative Therapy Methods in Different Conditions

A Potential Intervention for Enhancing Gross Motor Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy

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