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Articles
5 Potential Health Benefits of Reflexology | Everyday Health
Acupressure, Reflexology Reduce Anxiety Among Patients Hospitalized For Heart Disease | Massage Magazine
Ancient Foot Massage Technique May Ease Cancer Symptoms | Michigan State University
Breast Cancer Patients Turn To Reflexology For Comfort | Michigan State University
Differences Between Reflexology, Acupressure, Acupuncture And Massage | Natural Healers
Does Reflexology And Massage Help With Arthritis? | Medical.net
Energy Meridians On The Hands For Reflexology | Healthfully
Facial Reflexology: Benefits, Common Points, Tools And More | Healthline
Feeling The Difference: Signs That Reflexology Is Working | Athletes Choice Massage
Foot Pressure Points: 15 Pressure Points On The Feet And How To Use Them | Mind Body Pal
Foot Reflexology Chart: How It Works, Potential Risks, And Benefits | Healthline
Foot reflexology: Recent research, trends and prospects | D. Cai, C. Chen and T. Lo (2023)
Hand Acupressure Points Charts: 10 Acupoints For Everyday Problems | Traditional Chinese Medicine Tips
Hand Pressure Points: Everything You Need To Know | Medical News Today
How Aromatherapy And Reflexology Are Changing Approaches To Pain Management | US News
How To Massage Your Pressure Points | Healthline
How To Use Acupressure Points To Relieve Headache, Nausea and Anxiety | MD Anderson Cancer Center
How To Use Foot Reflexology For Stress And Anxiety | InStyle
Ingham And Asian Reflexology – What Are The Differences? | Taksu Spa
Is There Science To Support Reflexology? | Massage Magazine
MSU Researcher Linking Breast Cancer Patients With Alternative Therapies | Michigan State University
Reflexology 101 | Healthline
Reflexology And Cancer | Cancer Research UK
Reflexology ‘Effective Pain Relief,’ UK Study Suggests | Nursing Times
Reflexology For Cystic Fibrosis | Cystic Fibrosis.com
Reflexology For Diabetes | Surviving Diabetes
Reflexology For Osteoarthritis | Very Well Health
The Reflexology Hand Map: A Guide To The Pressure Points On Your Hands | New York State Reflexology Association
Reflexology Helps Ease Chemo, Hormonal Therapy Side Effects | Breast Cancer.org
Reflexology: What Is It And What Are The Health Benefits? | Net Doctor
Self-Acupressure: A Genius Chart For Stress Relief Plus Immunity Support | The Chalk Board
Thoughts On Pressure In Reflexology | Derryberry Massage
Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know | National Center For Complementary And Integrative Health
Using Reflexology To Treat Pulmonary Fibrosis Symptoms | Pulmonary Fibrosis News
Want A Solution For Your High Blood Sugar Levels? Try Foot Refloxology | The Health Site
What Does The Research Say About Reflexology? | University Of Minnesota
What Is Reflexology? | Web MD
What Is Reflexology? A Detailed Scientific Guide To This Type Of Massage Therapy | Everyday Health
What To Know About Foot Reflexology In Traditional Chinese Medicine | Medical News Today
Where Are Your Pressure Points — And How Can You Use Them? | Health.com
Charts
31 Printable Foot Reflexology Charts And Maps | Template Lab
36 Free Printable Foot Reflexology Charts | Doc Templates
Free Printable Foot Reflexology Charts And Maps | Best Collections
Foot Reflexology Chart | Sacred Waves
Hand Reflexology Chart | Reflexology Map
Research
Analgesic effects of reflexology in patients undergoing surgical procedures: A randomized controlled trial (Abstract) | S. Attias, K. Sivan, O. Avneri, A. Sagee, E. Ben-Arye, O. Grinberg, … and E. Schiff (2018)
Anxiety, salivary cortisol and melatonin secretion following reflexology treatment (Abstract) | P. Robertshawe (2007)
Biopsies of foot deposits reveal organic composition and mechanism of action for reflexology | J. Manzanares (2009)
A blinded investigation into the accuracy of reflexology charts | A. White, J. Williamson, A. Hart and E. Ernst (2000)
Can foot reflexology be a complementary therapy for sleep disturbances? Evidence appraisal through a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (Abstract) | H. Huang, K. Chen, S. Kuo and I. Chen (2020)
Can reflexology maintain or improve the well-being of people with Parkinson’s disease? | C. Johns, D. Blake and A. Sinclair (2010)
The clinical efficacy of reflexology in nursing home residents with dementia | N. Hodgson and S. Andersen (2008)
Comparison of the effect of reflexology and Swedish massage on restless legs syndrome and sleep quality in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A randomized clinical trial | A. Ghanbari, P. Shahrbabaki, M. Dehghan, H. Mardanparvar, E. Abadi, A. Emami and E. Sarikhani-Khorrami (2022)
Comparison of the effects of hand reflexology versus acupressure on anxiety and vital signs in female patients with coronary artery diseases | Z. Vasokolaei, N. Rejeh, M. Heravi-Karimooi, S. Tadrisi, K. Saatchi, Z. Poshtchaman, C. Sieloff and M. Vaismoradi (2019)
A comparison of the effects of reflexology and relaxation on pain in women with multiple sclerosis (Abstract) | F. Nazari, M. Soheili, S. Hosseini and V. Shaygannejad (2016)
A comparison the effects of reflexology and relaxation on the psychological symptoms in women with multiple sclerosis | M. Soheili, F. Nazari, V. Shaygannejad and M. Valiani (2017)
Comparison of the impacts of Benson relaxation technique and foot reflexology massage on sleep quality of patients with systolic heart failure: A randomized clinical trial | M. Bakavoly, M. Sajjadi, R. Ghasemi and H. Ajamzibad (2023)
Determination of efficacy of reflexology in managing patients with diabetic neuropathy: A randomized controlled clinical trial | K. Dalal, V. Maran, R. Pandey and M. Tripathi (2014)
Determining the effect of reflexology on nausea, vomiting and anxiety in patients with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy: A randomized controlled study (Abstract) | N. Simsek, B. Nacir and A. Demir (2022)
Effect of acupressure versus reflexology on premenstrual syndrome among adolescent girls – A pilot study (Abstract) | P. Padmavathi (2014)
Effect of applying reflexology massage on nitroglycerin-induced migraine-type headache: A placebo-controlled clinical trial (Abstract) | N. Imani, S. Shams, M. Radfar, H. Ghavami and H. Khalkhali (2018)
Effect of burst TENS on reflexology points in patients with osteoarthritis knee PDF | D. Shah and K. Prabhu (2017)
Effect of foot reflexology as an add-on intervention on pain among woman having undergone mastectomy (Abstract) | N. Lukose, S. Pavithran and K. Anu (2016)
Effect of foot reflexology intervention on depression, anxiety, and sleep quality in adults: A meta-analysis and metaregression of randomized controlled trials | W. Wang, H. Hung, Y. Chen, K. Chen, S. Yang, C. Chu and Y. Chan (2020)
The effect of foot reflexology massage on burn-specific pain anxiety and sleep quality and quantity of patients hospitalized in the burn intensive care unit (ICU) | R. Alinia-najjar, M. Bagheri-Nesami, S. Shorofi, S. Mousavinasab and K. Saatchi (2020)
The effect of foot reflexology massage on pain during vaccine injection in infants referred to Rasht Comprehensive Health Center: A randomized clinical trial (Abstract) | P. Shahroudi, M. Chehrzad, A. Ghanbari, P. Pourghane, B. Naderi-nabi, M. Mohammadi and Z. Atrkarroushan (2023)
The effect of foot reflexology on acute pain in infants: A randomized controlled trial (Abstract) | T. Koc and D. Gozen (2015)
The effect of foot reflexology on anxiety, pain, and outcomes of the labor in primigravida women | S. Moghimi-Hanjani, Z. Mehdizadeh-Tourzani and M. Shoghi (2015)
The effect of foot reflexology on the anxiety levels of women in labor (Abstract) | Z. Erkek and S. Aktas (2018)
Effect of foot reflexology on chest pain and anxiety in patients with acute myocardial infarction: A double blind randomized clinical trial | S. Sayari, M. Nobahar and R. Ghorbani (2021)
The effect of foot reflexology on constipation and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis. A randomized controlled trial | M. Sajadi, F. Davodabady, V. Naseri-Salahshour, M. Harorani and M. Ebrahimi-Monfared (2020)
The effect of foot reflexology on fatigue, sleep quality and anxiety in patients with multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial | M. Sajadi, F. Davodabady and M. Ebrahimi-Monfared (2020)
The effect of foot reflexology on hospital anxiety and depression in female older adults: A randomized controlled trial | T. Bahrami, N. Rejeh, M. Heravi-Karimooi, S. Tadrisi and M. Vaismoradi (2019)
Effect of foot reflexology on pain, fatigue, and quality of sleep after kidney transplantation surgery: A parallel randomized controlled trial | A. Samarehfekri, M. Dehghan, M. Arab and M. Ebadzadeh (2020)
Effect of foot reflexology on patients with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review of current evidence | B. Deenadayalan, V. Venugopal, R. Poornima, V. Kannan, A. Akila, C. Yogapriya and K. Maheshkumar (2024)
The effect of foot reflexology on physiologic parameters and mechanical ventilation weaning time in patients undergoing open-heart surgery: A clinical trial study | A. Ebadi, P. Kavei, S. Moradian and Y. Saeid (2015)
The effect of foot reflexology on physiological indicators and mechanical ventilation weaning time among open-heart surgery patients | A. Elsayed, N. Kandeel and W. El-Aziz (2019)
Effect of foot reflexology on vital parameters and anxiety of hypertensive patients: A clinical trial study | Z. Najafiana and M. Najafian (2023)
The effect of foot reflexotherapy on the dynamics of cortical oscillatory waves in healthy humans: An EEG study | C. Unal, M. Welcome, M. Salako, F. Abdullahi, N. Abubakar, V. Pereverzev, … and S. Dane (2018)
Effect of hand reflexology in ameliorating anxiety, pain, and fatigue among patients undergoing coronary angiography | E. Ali, W. Awad, M. Khedr and E. Rabie (2023)
The effect of hand reflexology on anxiety in patients undergoing coronary angiography: A single-blind randomized controlled trial | M. Mobini-Bidgoli, M. Taghadosi, H. Gilasi and A. Farokhian (2017)
Effect of pre-cesarean foot reflexology massage on anxiety of primiparous women (Abstract) | M. Navaee, S. Khayat and Z. Abed (2020)
The effect of reflexotherapy and massage therapy on vital signs and stress before coronary angiography: An open-label clinical trial | A. Khaledifar, M. Nasiri, B. Khaledifar, A. Khaledifar and A. Mokhtari (2017)
The effect of reflexology in intensity of pain and anxiety among patients suffering from metastatic cancer in adults’ hematology ward | S. Jahani, F. Salari, N. Elahi and B. Cheraghian (2018)
Effect of reflexology on anxiety level among patients undergoing coronary angiography | D. Amer, N. Khalil and Y. Seloma (2022)
The effect of reflexology on the anxiety of pregnant women during labor: A systematic review and meta-analysis (Abstract) | Z. Abbaszadeh, J. Malakouti, M. Maghalian and M. Mirghafourvand (2020)
Effect of reflexology on decreasing postoperative pain and anxiety after total abdominal hysterectomy (Abstract) | N. Avci and U. Oskay (2023)
The effect of reflexology or massage therapy on the anxiety of patients before coronary angiography (Abstract) | S. Kahraman and Y. Kizir (2019)
The effect of reflexology treatment on anxiety (PDF) | M. Uguryol and A. Donmez (2022)
The effectiveness of aromatherapy and reflexology in neurodegenerative disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis | R. Rawal, J. Read, E. Chesterman, K. Walters, A. Schrag, G. Ambler and M. Armstrong (2022)
Effectiveness of breathing exercises, foot reflexology and massage on maternal and newborn outcomes among primigravidae in Saudi Arabia: A randomized controlled trial | K. Baljon, M. Romli, A. Ismail, L. Khuan and B. Chew (2022)
The effectiveness of foot reflexology in reducing anxiety and duration of labor in primiparas: An open-label randomized controlled trial | I. Levy, S. Attias, T. Lavee, O. Avneri, G. Cohen, S. Balachsan, S. Sagi and E. Schiff (2020)
The effectiveness of reflexology on mental health in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials | E. Tian, Y. Veziari, M. Leach and S. Kumar (2023)
Effectiveness of reflexology on post-operative outcomes among patients undergoing cardiac surgery: A systematic review | J. Joseph and D. Lobo (2022)
Effects of foot massage on relieving pain, anxiety and improving quality of life of patients undergone a cervical spine surgery
The effects of foot reflexology on depression during menopause: A randomized controlled clinical trial | F. Mahdavipour, Z. Rahemi, Z. Sadat and N. Ajorpaz (2019)
The effects of foot reflexology massage on anxiety in patients following coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A randomized controlled trial | N. Ren, G. Yang, X. Ren and L. Lin (2021)
Effects of foot reflexology for high blood pressure | J. Manzanares
The effects of foot reflexology massage on anxiety in patients following coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A randomized controlled trial (PDF) | M. Bagheri-Nesami, S. Shorofi, N. Zargar, M. Sohrabi, A. Gholipour-Baradari and A. Khalilian (2014)
The effects of foot reflexology on blood pressure and heart rate: A randomized clinical trial in stage‐2 hypertensive patients | P. Kotruchin, S. Imoun, T. Mitsungnern, P. Aountrai, M. Domthaisong and K. Kario (2021)
Effects of foot reflexology on fatigue, sleep and pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis | J. Lee, M. Han, Y. Chung, J. Kim and J. Choi (2011)
The effects of foot reflexology on symptoms of discomfort in palliative care: A feasibility study | M. Marcolin, A. Tarot, V. Lombardo, B. Pereira, A. Van Lander and V. Guastella (2023)
The effects of foot reflexology on vital signs: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials | Y. Jing, S. Liu, C. Pan, Y. Jian, M. Wang and B. Ni (2022)
The effects of foot reflexology upon pain, anxiety, and patient satisfaction among patients having undergone open-heart surgery (PDF) | C. Sahin and D. Cilingir (2022)
The effects of reflexology on anxiety, depression and quality of life in patients with gynecological cancers with reference to Watson’s theory of human caring | S. Turkcu and S. Ozkan (2021)
The effects of reflexology on anxiety and pain in patients after abdominal hysterectomy: A randomised controlled trial (PDF) | R. Ozturk, U. Sevil, A. Sargin and M. Yucebilgin (2018)
Effects of reflexology on child health: A systematic review (Abstract) | N. Karatas and A. Dalgic (2020)
The effects of reflexology on chronic low back pain intensity in nurses employed in hospitals affiliated with Isfahan University of Medical Sciences | M. Eghbali, R. Safari, F. Nazari and S. Abdoli (2012)
Effects of reflexology on fibromyalgia symptoms: A multiple case study (Abstract) | T. Gunnarsdottir and C. Peden-McAlpine (2010)
The effects of reflexology on pain and sleep deprivation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A randomized controlled trial | E. Bakir, S. Baglama and S. Gursoy (2018)
Effects of reflexology on pain in patients with fibromyalgia | E. Korhan, M. Uyar, C. Eyigor, G. Yont and L. Khorshid (2016)
Effects of reflexology on premenstrual syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis | M. Hasanpour, M. Mohammadi and H. Shareinia (2019)
The effects of reflexology on sleep disorder in menopausal women | M. Asltoghiri and Z. Ghodsi (2012)
The effects of reflexology on symptoms in pregnancy: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials | X. Liang, S. Wu, K. Li, H. Zhang, F. Yang, X. Wang and G. Yang (2023)
The efficacy of reflexology: Systematic review | M. Wang, P. Tsai, P. Lee, W. Chang and C. Yang (2022)
Evaluation of anxiety, salivary cortisol and melatonin secretion following reflexology treatment: A pilot study in healthy individuals | A. McVicar, C. Greenwood, F. Fewell, V. D’Arcy, S. Chandrasekharan and L. Alldridge (2007)
Evaluation of the effect of reflexology on pain control and analgesic consumption after appendectomy (Abstract) | A. Khorsand, M. Tadayonfar, S. Badiee, M. Aghaee, H. Azizi and S. Baghani (2015)
Expectancy and utilisation of reflexology among women with advanced breast cancer (Abstract) | B. Rottman, G. Wyatt, T. Crane and A. Sikorskii (2020)
Exploratory study on the efficacy of reflexology for pain threshold and tolerance using an ice-pain experiment and sham TENS control | C. Samuel and I. Ebenezer (2013)
Exploring the body through reflexology: Physical behaviors observed during application | N. Esmel-Esmel, E. Tomas-Esmel, Y. Rollan, I. Caceres, M. Montes-Munoz, M. Jimenez-Herrera (2016)
Fibromyalgia and reflexology: A case study PDF | J. Anderson (2009)
Foot massage: Effectiveness on postoperative pain in breast surgery patients (Abstract) | M. Ucuzal and N. Kanan (2014)
Foot reflexology massage: A clinical study (Abstract) | W. Lu, G. Chen and C. Kuo (2011)
Foot reflexology can increase vagal modulation, decrease sympathetic modulation, and lower blood pressure in healthy subjects and patients with coronary artery disease (Abstract) | A. Kesselring (1999)
Health-related quality-of-life outcomes: A reflexology trial with patients with advanced-stage breast cancer | G. Wyatt, A. Sikorskii, M. Rahbar, D. Victorson and M. You (2012)
How effective is reflexology when practised by parents as an adjunct to standard medical treatment in childhood idiopathic constipation? – Results of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) (Abstract) | J. Gordon, E. Alder, G. Matthews-Smith, I. Hendry and D. Wilson (2006)
Increased parasympathetic activity by foot reflexology massage after repeated sprint test in collegiate football players: A randomised controlled trial | Y. Chen, W. Lu, F. Clemente, J. Bezerra and C. Kuo (2019)
An investigation into the efficacy of reflexology on acute pain in healthy human subjects | C. Samuel (2011)
Integrative oncology: Complementary therapies for pain anxiety and mood disturbance | G. Deng and B. Cassileth (2005)
Medical explorations of the reflexologic mechanism PDF | J. Manzanares (2017)
Opinions and observations of caregivers of children with cerebral palsy about changes seen after reflexology: A qualitative study | F. Ozkan and H. Zincir (2018)
Partner-delivered reflexology: Effects on cancer pain and anxiety | N. Stephenson, M. Swanson, J. Dalton, F. Keefe and M. Engelke (2007)
Perspectives on reflexology: A qualitative approach | N. Embong, Y. Soh, L. Ming and T. Wong (2017)
The physiological and biochemical outcomes associated with a reflexology treatment: A systematic review | J. McCullough, S. Liddle, M. Sinclair, C. Close and C. Hughes (2014)
The physiological basis of reflexology and its use as a potential diagnostic tool | D. Tiran and H. Chummun (2005)
A pilot randomised controlled trial investigating the psychological, physiological and biochemical effect of reflexology on breast cancer patients | C. Ellis, A. McVicar, K. Rooke, M. Bristow, S. Rai, H. Moor … and C. Greenwood (2013)
A pilot study exploring the effects of reflexology on cold tolerance | W. Zhang, S. Takahashi, T. Miki, H. Fujieda and T. Ishida (2010)
A pilot study of the effectiveness of reflexology in treating idiopathic constipation in women | S. Woodward, C. Norton and K. Barriball (2010)
A randomized-controlled trial examining the effects of reflexology on anxiety of patients undergoing coronary angiography | V. Molavi, A. Masoudi, N. Razavi, M. Aghajani, E. Azizi-Fini and S. Vaghefi (2013)
Randomized controlled trial of the foot reflexology on pain and anxiety severity during dressing change in burn patients | F. Davodabady, V. Naseri-Salahshour, M. Sajadi, A. Mohtarami and F. Rafiei (2021)
Reflex principles of immunological homeostasis | U. Andersson and K. Tracey (2012)
Reflexology: A randomised controlled trial investigating the effects on beta-endorphin, cortisol and pregnancy related stress | J. McCullough, S. Liddle, C. Close, M. Sinclair and C. Hughes (2018)
Reflexology and lymphedema: A case study | R. Cirocco
Reflexology and polysomnography: Changes in cerebral wave activity induced by reflexology promote N1 and N2 sleep stages | N. Esmel-Esmel, E. Tomas-Esmel, M. Tous-Andreu, A. Bove-Ribe, M. Jimenez-Herrera (2017)
Reflexology’s effect on fibromyalgia: A case study | M. Creamer
Reflexology: Exploring the mechanism of action | J. Whatley, J. Perkins and C. Samuel (2022)
Reflexology for pain and anxiety in cancer patients | D. O’Mathuna (2008)
Reflexology for the treatment of pain in people with multiple sclerosis: A double-blind randomised sham-controlled clinical trial (Abstract) | C. Hughes, S. Smyth,and A. Lowe-Strong (2009)
Reflexology has an acute (immediate) haemodynamic effect in healthy volunteers: A double-blind randomised controlled trial | J. Jones, P. Thomson, W. Lauder, K. Howie and S. Leslie (2012)
Reflexology in the management of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy: A pilot randomized controlled trial (Abstract) | S. Kurt and G. Can (2018)
Reflexology treatment relieves symptoms of multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled study (Abstract) | I. Siev-Ner, D. Gamus, L. Lerner-Geva and A. Achiron (2003)
Reflexology versus aromatherapy massage for relieving anxiety and depression in hospitalized older women: A randomized clinical trial | T. Bahrami, N. Rejeh, M. Heravi-Karimooi, S. Tadrisi and M. Vaismoradi (2020)
Revisiting reflexology: Concept, evidence, current practice, and practitioner training | N. Embong, Y. Soh, L. Ming and T. Wong (2015)
Somatotopical relationships between cortical activity and reflex areas in reflexology: A functional magnetic resonance imaging study (Abstract) | T. Nakamarua, N. Miura, A. Fukushima and R. Kawashima (2008)
Systematic review and meta-analysis of reflexology for people with multiple sclerosis: Systematic review and meta-analysis | X. Ma, Z. Yuan, B. Qian, Y. Guan and B. Wang (2023)
Understanding the role of stimulation in reflexology: development and testing of a robotic device (Abstract) | L. Flynn, T. Bush, A. Sikorskii, R. Mukherjee and G. Wyatt (2011)
Use of reflexology foot massage to reduce anxiety in hospitalized cancer patients in chemotherapy treatment: Methodology and outcomes (Abstract) | R. Quattrin, A. Zanini, S. Buchini, D. Turello, M. Annunziata, C. Vidotti, A. Colombatti and S. Brusaferro (2006)
Use of reflexology in managing secondary lymphoedema for patients affected by treatments for breast cancer: A feasibility study | J. Whatley, R. Street, S. Kay and P. Harris (2016)
Using reflexology for pain management: A review (Abstract) | N. Stephenson and J. Dalton (2003)