The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of foot reflexology on blood pressure and quality of life among hypertensive patients. A quasi-experimental study was conducted for patients with hypertension attended the outpatient clinic of the Specialized Medical Hospital at Mansoura University, Egypt, enrolled in this study during six months, between 15 May and 14 October 2010 were random...

We examined the somatotopical relationship between cortical activity and sensory stimulation of reflex areas in reflexology using functional magnetic resonance imaging. Three reflex areas on the left foot, relating to the eye, shoulder, and small intestine were stimulated during the experiment. A statistical analysis showed that reflexological stimulation of the foot reflex areas corresponding ...

Background & aim: Fatigue is one of the most common complaints among pregnant women. Reflexology can be used to reduce the symptoms of fatigue.The purpose of this study was to measure the impact of foot sole reflexology on the intensity of fatigue in the first half of pregnancy. Methods: This randomized clinical...

reflexology is a technique used widely as one of non-pharmacological pain management techniques. the present study aimed to review and determine the effect of foot reflexology on anxiety, pain and outcomes of the labor in primigravida women. this clinical trial study was conducted on 80 primigravida mothers who were divided randomly into an intervention group (foot reflexology applied for 40 mi...

Reflexology is a technique used widely as one of non-pharmacological pain management techniques. The present study aimed to review and determine the effect of foot reflexology on anxiety, pain and outcomes of the labor in primigravida women. This clinical trial study was conducted on 80 primigravida mothers who were divided randomly into an intervention group (Foot reflexology applied for 40 mi...

PURPOSE This study was done to examine the effects of aroma self-foot reflexology massage on stress and immune responses and fatigue in middle-aged women in rural areas. METHODS The study was a nonequivalent control group pre-post test design. The participants were 52 middle-aged women from rural areas of which 26 were assigned to the experimental group and 26 to the control group. Data were ...

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Because foot reflexology is commonly associated with other interventions, its benefits are difficult to establish. In addition, systematic reviews have been carried out many years ago, analyzing unspecific parameters and controversial results. Thus, the objectives of this study were: analyze results randomized controlled trials a control group in painful cond...

Velvet Hand Illusion (VHI) is a tactile illusion that generates sensation of soft and smooth feelings. We propose to apply this illusion to develop the novel interface called Velvety Massage Interface (VMI). This system gives realistic sensation of being massaged on surface of sole of foot like reflexology. We conducted an experiment to verify if the VHI is generated to the sole of foot and if ...