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[Foot reflex zone massage--general practice and evaluation]

O Kristof1, M Schlumpf, R Saller

  • 1Abteilung Naturheilkunde, Universitätsspital Zürich.

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|December 10, 1998
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Reflexology, a complementary medicine, involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet and hands. This review explores its history, theory, practice, and clinical trial outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Complementary Medicine
  • Holistic Health Practices
  • Manual Therapies

Context:

  • Reflexology is a widely adopted complementary therapy.
  • Growing interest in non-pharmacological health interventions.
  • Need for comprehensive understanding of reflexology's evidence base.

Purpose:

  • To provide a detailed overview of reflexology.
  • To examine the historical development and theoretical underpinnings of reflexology.
  • To critically analyze the results of published clinical trials on reflexology.

Summary:

  • This review synthesizes information on the history, theory, and practice of reflexology.
  • It discusses the application of pressure techniques to specific reflex points.
  • Key findings from clinical studies investigating reflexology's efficacy are presented.

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Impact:

  • Informs practitioners and researchers about the current state of reflexology evidence.
  • Highlights areas for future research in complementary medicine.
  • Contributes to a better understanding of reflexology's role in patient care.