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faq: Are There Any Scientific Studies on Reflexology?

 

 

Research Resource: China Reflexology Association

Available information about research: China Reflexology and Health Report, English, 48 pages, Quarterly, USD 20; Handbook for Reflexology, English, USD 10;1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, English, 218 pages, USD 20; 1993 China Reflexology Symposium, English, 80 pages, USD 10. To order write to China Reflexology Association, P. O. Box 2002, Beijing 100026, China. Send money through Telegraphic Transfer or Post Order at the following Bank Account: Bank of China, Beijing Branch, Jianguomengwai Office, 4019701-0114-0024676, Ms. Zhang Hongjiong.

Research Resource: The FDZ (A Danish association)

Available information about research: Reflexology in Denmark (an overview), 11 pages, 40 Kr.; Reflexology practice and clientele in Denmark, 27 pages, 55 Kr.; Reflexology in connection with birth/delivery, 12 pages, 40 Kr.; A collection of all articles, 26 pages, 60 Kr. To order, send a check in Danish kroner to The FDZ Secretariat, Chr. Winthersvej 13, DD-60000 Kolding, Denmark.

Research Resource: The Association of Reflexologists (England)

Available information about research: Reflexology Research Reports (Second Edition), Complied by Kristine Walker, Research Co-originator, Association of Reflexologists, 48 pages, Limited number available. Includes abstracts of the following:

Berker, Margaret R., "Is Chest Pain Affected by Reflexology Intervention," A Dissertation for Exeter University

Anne Craig, "The Effects if Reflexology Treatment on Patient Dependency Ratings"

Kovacs, F. M., Abraira V., Lopez-Abente, G. and Pozo, F., "Neuro-Reflexotherapy Intervention in the Treatment of Non Specified Low Back Pain, Medicina Clinica. 1993;101(15):570-5.

Wang, X. M., "Treating Type II Diabetes Mellitus with Foot Reflexotherapy," Chung-Kuo Hsi i Chieh Ho Tsa Chih. 1993; 13(9):536-8 517

Zhi-gin, Duan et. al., Department of Physiotherapy, First Hospital Affiliated to Beijing Medical University, "Foot Reflexology Therapy Applied to Patients with Non-insulin Dependent Diabtic Mellitus," 1993 China Reflexology Symposium

Oleson, T. and Flocco, W., "Randomized Controlled Study of Premenstrual Symptoms Treated with Ear, Hand, and Foot Reflexology," Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1993;82(6): 906-11

Madson, Synnove and Anderson, Jette, "Postal Reflexology (A Reduction in Sick Days," Danish Reflexologists Association

Erickson, Leila, "Using Reflexology to Relieve Chronic Constipation," The Danish Journal of Nursing, Sygeplejerksen, 24 June 1992

Erickson, Leila, "Reflexology Use in Ureter and Kidney Stone Attacks," Danish Reflexologists Association Journal "Zoneterpeuten," no. 6, 1993.

Erickson, Leila, "Facts about Reflexology"

Thomas, Mike, "Clinical: Fancy Footwork," Nursing Times (England), Vol. 85, No. 41, October 11, 1989.

Motha, Dr. Gowri and McGrath, Dr. Jane, "The Effects of Reflexology on Labour Outcome"

Jordan, Anne, "A Study of 28 Staff Seen within the Worcester Hospitals Between March, 1993 and June, 1994 Using Reflexology Treatments," Presentation at the First European Reflexology Conference in Newcastle, September, 1994

Yun, Li Long and Associates,"Foot Reflex Zone Massage Alleviates Symptoms Induced by Chemotherapy in Pulmonary Malignant Tumor Patients," 1993 China Reflexology Symposium

Shuang-Feng, Duan, "Foot Reflexology Therapy in Neurosism: Clinical Observation of 20 Cases,"1993 China Reflexology Symposium

Zhengke, Xiao, "Treatment of Acute Lumbar Sprain with Massage on Foot Reflex Zones: a Report of Twenty Cases", 1993 China Reflexology Symposium

Research Resource: Med-Line Listings

Aubert, M., Barrault, M. F., Donzallas, E., Gmunder, A., and Tissot, M., "In what way does reflexology enrich nursing care?" (Translation of the French title, article in French), Krankenpfl-Soins-Infirmiers (Switzerland), 86 (6), June 1993, pp. 58-60.

Barrault, M. F., "How does reflexology enrich nursing? (A reflexologist follow-up in intensive care service" (Translation of the French title, article in French), Krankenpfl-Soins-Infirmiers (Switzerland), 86 (7), Jul., 1993, pp. 20-24.

Barron, Helen, "Clinical Complementary Therapy: Towards better health with reflexology," Nursing Standard (England), Vol. 4, No. 40, June 27, 1990

Dobbs, Barbara Zeller, "Alternative health approaches," Nursing Mirror (England), Vol. 160, No. 9, Feb. 27, 1985; A paper given at the Nursing Mirror-Royal Marsden Hospital Advanced Nursing Practice Conference.

Ferrer-de-Diso, M. R., "Energy and reflexology as holistic treatment (interview)" (Translated from the Spanish title, article in Spanish), Rev. Enferm., 16 (174), Feb. 1993, pp. 65-67

Levin, S., "Why homeopathy, wherefore reflexology?" Nursing - Republic of South Africa, 7 (8), Aug. 1992, pp. 38-9

Lockett, J., "Reflexology - a nursing tool?" Australian Nurses Journal, 22 (1), Jul. 1992, pp. 14-15

Oleson, T. and Flocco, W., "Randomized Controlled Study of Premenstrual Symptoms Treated with Ear, Hand, and Foot Reflexology," Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1993;82(6): 906-11

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