OBJECTIVE to evaluate the effect of foot reflexology on feet impairment of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. METHOD this is a randomized, controlled and blind clinical trial. The sample was comprised by people with type 2 diabetes mellitus who, after being randomized into Treated group (n = 21) and Control group (n = 24), received guidelines on foot self-care. To the Treated Group it was ...

Farmokolojik tedavilerin hastaların ağrılarını azaltmasını kontrol edememesinden dolayı tamamlayıcı ve alternatif tıp yöntemleri tekrardan önem kazanmaya başlamıştır. Ağrı azaltılmasında, anksiyete, stres düzeyleri üzerinde refleksoloji kullanımı dünyada ülkemizde gün geçtikçe yaygınlaşmaya Refleksoloji, insanların ayaklarında belirli noktalara bası uygulayarak ağrı, acı, stres, anksiyete vücut...

Complementary therapies are increasingly being used in hospices and hospitals alongside orthodox treatments in an attempt to improve patients' emotional, spiritual, psychological, and physical well-being. An average of 31% of UK patients with cancer use some form of complementary therapy. Many UK cancer centers, out-patient units, and hospices are providing complementary services. There is stro...

BACKGROUND Massage therapy has grown in popularity, yet little is known globally or in New Zealand about massage therapists and their practices. PURPOSE AND SETTING The aims of this study were to describe the practice patterns of trained Massage New Zealand massage therapists in New Zealand private practice, with regard to therapist characteristics; practice modes and settings, and therapy ch...

Introduction Massage techniques fall within the scope of many different health care providers. Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and chiropractors receive insurance reimbursement for health care services, including massage. Although many patients pay out of pocket for massage services, it is unclear how the insurance company reimbursement policies factor provider qualifications into...

Purpose: The aim of this feasibility study was to examine the use of reflexology lymphatic drainage (RLD) in the treatment of breast-cancer related lymphoedema (BCRL) with a view to further research. Methods: An uncontrolled trial was conducted with 26 women who had developed lymphoedema in one arm following treatment for breast cancer. Changes in upperlimb volumes and in participant concerns a...