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2/04/97 Last Update

Research in Reflexology

Copyright 1997 by Kunz and Kunz

Reports about reflexology research are drawn from the following publications:

Chung Kuo Chung Hsi I Chieh Ho Tsa Chih (Journal of Traditional and Western Medicine), Sept. 1993, Vol.13, Pages 536 - 8, 517 (Chinese language, English abstract on Medline)

Danish Reflexologists Association Research Committee Report, Collection of reports about the studies undertaken by the Danish Reflexologists Association since 1977. For information: FDZ, Chr. Winheravej 13, 6000 Kolding, Denmark; Tel.: 45 75 50 12 50; Fax: 45 75 50 74 47

1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, From a conference presented by the China Reflexology Association, October, 1994 in Beijing. For information: The China Reflexology Association, P. O. Box 2002, Beijing 100026 China; Tel.: 86 1 5068310, Fax: 86 1 5068309

(19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), From a Conference presented by the China Preventive Medical Association and the Chinese Society of Reflexology, July 20 -22, 1996 in Beijing. For information: The Chinese Society of Reflexology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Institute of Medicine, Chang Chun Street, Beijing, China; Tel.: 86 1 338687

1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, From a conference presented by the China Reflexology Association, October, 1996 in Beijing. For information: The China Reflexology Association, P. O. Box 2002, Beijing 100026 China; Tel.: 86 1 5068310, Fax: 86 1 5068309


This list is provided for research purposes only. It is not intended to imply that reflexology is a substitute for medical treatment.

Absenteeism/Employee Morale/ Health Benefits

Eriksen, Leila, "A Close-up View on Company Reflexology," Danish Reflexologists Association Research Committee Report, Feb., 1995
Eriksen, Leila, "Municipal Reflexology," Danish Reflexologists Association Research Committee Report, Feb., 1995
Kristensen, Karin, Rasmussen, Inge, and Møller, Elsebeth, "Take Good Care of Your Fellow Employees, Reflexology as personnel care in the Århus District Corporation," Danish Reflexologists Association Research Committee Report, Feb., 1995 (Originally published in Zonetherapeuten, (The FDZ Journal), No. 1, 1996)
Madsen, Synnøve and Andersen, Jette, "Postal Reflexology," Eriksen, Leila, "A Close-up View on Company Reflexology," Danish Reflexologists Association Research Committee Report, Feb., 1995
Eriksen, Leila, "Municipal Reflexology," Danish Reflexologists Association Research Committee Report, Feb., 1995
Madsen, Synnøve and Andersen, Jette, "Postal Reflexology," Danish Reflexologists Association Research Committee Report, Feb., 1995
Terp, Hanne, "Municipal Reflexology in Svendborg, A study of the effect of reflexology treatment in the eastern district of the municipality of Svendborg, Denmark," Danish Reflexologists Association Research Committee Report, Feb., 1995
Terp, Hanne, "Municipal Reflexology in Svendborg, A study of the effect of reflexology treatment in the eastern district of the municipality of Svendborg, Denmark," Danish Reflexologists Association Research Committee Report, Feb., 1995

Amenorrhea

Lan-xian,Wang, "Treatment (of 17 Cases) of Amenorrhea by Foot Reflex Therapy During Menstruation," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 45
Shufen, Wan, "A Case Report on Secondary Amenorrhea Treated with Reflexotherapy," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 78 (The No. 3 People's Hospital, Jingdezhen City, Jiangxi Province)
Wei-ruan, Ma and Ming-yue, Ma, "The Therapeutic Effect of Foot Reflexology on 30 Cases of Amenorrhea," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 26
Xiu-hua, Xu, "Analysis of 50 Cases of Amenorrhea Treated by Foot Reflex Therapy," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 36

Anemia

Yong-gui, Yang, "A Case Report on Treatment of Megaloblastic Anemia with Paraplegia by Foot Reflexology," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 48 (Worker's Hospital of Zhuhai Chentang Enterprise, Tianjin, China)

Angina

Bing-zhao, Zhang, "Effect of Foot Massage on a Patient with Angina Observing with EKG; A Case Report," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 53 (Outpatient Dept., Senile Convalescent Hospital, Shenyang, China)

Ankle sprain

Gongcheng, Shen, "Treatment of Ankle Sprain by Working on Relevant Reflexes Areas of Hand and Foot," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 122 (Beijing Forestry University Hospital)

Anxiety (Nursing home)

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

Arthritis

Zhi-xian, Ma and Jin-li, Zhang, "Foot Reflexology in the Treatment of Acromioclavicular Arthritis," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 55

Asthma

Fosholt, Ulla, "Asthma and Reflexology: A reflexologists account of the progress of an asthma project which took place at the Allergy/Lung Clinic at Gentofte Hospital, Denmark," Danish Reflexologists Association Research Committee Report, Feb., 1995 (Originally published in the Danish magazine Mit Helbred (My Health), No. 10, 1992)
Hui-xian, Duanmu, "A Clinical Analysis of Foot Reflexomassage for Treatment of 45 Cases with Infantile Asthma, 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 41 (Health Center for Women and Children, Haimwn, Jiangsu Province, China)
Huixian, Duanmu, "A Clinical Investigation on 57 Cases with Infantile Asthma Treated by Foot Reflexology," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 17 (Health Center for Women and Children, Hai Men City, Jiangsu Province)
Li-zhu, Li, "Clinical Observation on (Treatment of 50 Cases of) Infantile Asthma with Foot Reflexology," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 37
Yuego, Wang, "A Case of Asthma Cured by Foot Massage," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 40 (Nanjing Medical College, Nanjing City, Jiangsu, China)

Atrial fibrillation

Qunying, Xu, Yiyuan, Wang, and Lin, Wang, "A Case of Atrial Fibrillation Treated by Foot Reflexology," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 47 (Beijing, China)

Bell's Palsy

Zuofu, Bei, Chunfang, Tan, and Meng, Bei, "Foot Reflexo-massage in Treating Three Patients with Intractable Facial Palsy," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 3 (People's Hospital, Qingan County, Heilongjang)

Birthing

Siu-lan, Li and Cai-xia, Shu, "Galactogogue Effect of Foot Reflexology in 217 Parturient Women," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 14
Sorrig, Kirsten, "Easier Births Using Reflexology,"Danish Reflexologists Association Research Committee Report, Feb., 1995 (Originally published in the Danish daily newspaper "Berlingske Tidende," July 15, 1988)
Xi Guang, Xi, "A Case Report: Using Foot Reflexotherapy to Cure Sequelae of Asphyxia with Buttocks Position Birth," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 33 (Tianjin)

Blood circulation

Shisheng, Wu, "Effect of Foot Massage on Blood Circulation," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 147 (Haimen, County, Jiangsu, China)

Bronchitis

Rong, Ma, " (36 Cases of) Chronic Bronchitis Treated by Foot Reflex Therapy," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 50
Xue-jun, Han; Hai-hong, Zuo; Hai-yun, Ji; Hong-cai, Zhang; Ying-chum, Meng and Huang-cui, "Clinical Observation on the Effect of Foot Reflexology in Treating (20 Cases of) Chest Distress in Acute Bronchitis," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 54
Yuan-fa, Qiao, "The Treatment of (2 Cases of) Infantile Bronchitis with Foot Reflexotherapy," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 44 (Henan Reflexology Association)

Cancer (Support community)

Dobbs, Barbara Zeller, "Alternative health approaches," Nursing Mirror (England), Vol. 160, No. 9, Feb. 27, 1985

Carbon monoxide poisoning

Feng-jie, Su and Yu-ping, Zhang, "Clinical Experience of Foot Massage in the Treatment of Sequelae of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: A Case Report," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 8 (Beijing, China)

Cataract

Genzhu, Huang, "Foot Massage Treatment of Immature Cataract," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 129 (Xingtai First Hospital, Xingtai City, Hebei, China)

Cerebral anoxia

Jun-yan, Shi; Xian-bao, Shao; Ke-Chang, Liu and Gui-ling, Sun, "Report of a Boy of Cerebral anoxia Treated by Foot Massage," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 31

Cerebral infarction

Shufang, Lin, "Foot Reflexion Massage in Treatment of Cerebral Infarction," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 4 (Wuhai City, Inner Mongolia, China)
Chuanxun, Lu, "Foot Massage Treatment of Multiple Cerebral Infarction: A Case Report," p. 11 (National Physical Culture and Sports Commission, Beijing, China)

Cerebral palsy

Rong-zhi, Wang, "An Approach to Treatment of Cerebral Palsy of Children by Foot Massage, (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 26

Cervical spondylosis

Haikin, Fu, "Treatment of (Treatment of 10 Cases of) Cervical Spondylosis with Foot Reflex Zone Traction," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 97 (Zhenjiang Medical College, Jiangsu, China)
Shouqing, Gui, "A Controlled Clinical Observation on Foot Reflexology Treatment for Cervial Spondylopathy," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 99 (Hospital of the Xianning Medical College, Hubei Province)
Ti-xin, Zhou, "An Observation on Therapeutic Effects of Massage and Digital Pressing at Foot Reflex Zones in Treatment (of 22 Cases) of Refractory Cervical Spondylopathy," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 100 (Commercial Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China)

Cervical syndrome

Xiang-ping, Chen and Zhi-xi, Yang, "Foot Massage in Treatment of 50 Cases Cervical Syndrome," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 38

Cholelithiasis

Zhong-You, Xaio, "Foot Massotherapy for Cholelithasis," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 73 (Health Clinic, First Branch of Tianjin Science and Engineering College)

Cholesterol

Shou-qing, Gui; Xian-qing, Xiao; Yuna-zhong, Li; and Wan-yan, Fu, "Impact of the Massotherapy Applied to Foot Reflexes (of 41 Cases) on Blood Fat of Human Body," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 21 (People's Hospital of Xian Ning District, Hubei Province Luo De Sheng, Xian Ning Medical College, Hubei Province)

Clinical Application of Reflexology: Assessment

Liang, Wang, "An Exploration of the Clinical Indications of Foot Reflexology - A Retrospective Analysis of Its Clinical Application to 8096 Cases (relating to 62 disorders), 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 140 (Senior Doctor, Member of the Reflexology Association, Tianjin Branch)

Cold/flu prevention in children

Shaomei, Zang, "Ultraviolet Sole Irradiation in Preventing Common Cold and Influenza in (60) Children (with a Control Group of 38)," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 39 (Jinan Air Force Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, China)

Coma

Wa, Gao, "Foot Reflexo-Therapy in Emergency Treatment Of Deep Coma After Drowning," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report,p. 6 (Wang Zhen, Institute of Maternity and Children Care, Inner Mongolia, China)

Constipation

Eriksen, Leila, "Using Reflexology to Relieve Chronic Constipation," Danish Reflexologists Association Research Committee Report, Feb., 1995 (Originally published in Sygeplejersken, the Danish Journal of Nursing, June 24, 1992)
Jun-ying, Qian; Shao-jun, Pei and Jin-Xuan, Wang, "Foot Reflexology in Treatment (of 27 Cases) of Constipation," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 11
Shujun, Zhao, "Foot Reflex Zone Massage in the Treatment (of 53 Cases ) of Constipation," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 60 (Clinic of Diabetes Mellitus, Changchuen Traditional Medical Hospital, Jilin, China)
Yan-ping, Nie, "Foot Reflexology in the Treatment (of 15 Cases) of Constipation," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 39
Ying, Yue, "Foot Reflexology in the Treatment (of 13 Cases) of Obstinate Constipation," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 49
Yuru, Yang and Lingyun, Chao (Dept. of Nursing. of Tianjin Medical College); Guangling, Meng and Scuwe, Cao, (Teaching and Researching Group of Tianjin Branch of Reflexology Association), Jia-Mo, Hao (Academic Committee of Tianjin Hygiene and Health-care Society); Suhui, Zhang (Pediatric Dept. of the Hospital affiliated to the Tianjin Medical College), "Exploring the Application of Foot Reflexology to the Preventions and Treatment of Functional Constipation (with 20 Cases and 20 individauls as a control group)," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 62
Yuru, Yang and Lingyun, Zhao (Dept. of Nursing, Tianjin Medical College); Guangling, Meng and Scuwen, Cao (Teaching and Researching Group of Tiajin Branch of the China Reflexology Association); Jiamo, Hao (Academic Committee of the Tianjin Health Care Society); Suhui, Zhang (Dept. of Pediatrics, Hospital Affiliated to Tianjin Medical College); "The Observation of Gurgling Sound before and after Foot Massotherapy," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 150
Zhao-hui, Chen, "Experience of Foot Massage Therapy Used for (Treatment of 16 Cases of) Habitual Constipation," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 36

Deafness (Due to antibiotic drug side-effects)

Zhixian, Zhao; Gengye, Zhouand Xin Zhou, "Foot Reflexology in the Treatment for 5 Cases with Drug Toxic Deafness," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 119 (Service Center of Foot Health Care, Ganzhou, Jian Province)

Diabetes

Cai-zhu, Jin and Zheng-qi, Li, "Foot Massage as Adjuvant Therapy in 10 Cases of Type II Diabetes Mellitus," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 52
Guiqin, Zhang, "An Analysis of Therapeutic Effects of 28 Cases with Diabetic Acromelic Vesicle And Gangrene Treated with Foot Reflexo-massage," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 37 (Shingshan Hospital)
Haizhong, Wang, "A Case of Pituitary Diabetes Insipidus Cured by Foot Reflexology," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 77 (Reflexology Clinic, Linqing City, Shandong, China)
Hainzhong, Wang, "Foot Reflexo-therapy in Diabetes and Diabetic Complications Report of 215 Cases," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 26 (Foot Massage Clinic, Linqing City, Shandong Province)
Jun-ying, Wu, "Foot Reflexology for Diabetes Mellitius in Children: Report of a Case," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 53
Meiying, Hou, Treatment for Complications of Type II Diabetes Mellitis Analysis of 31 Cases, 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 29 (Fujian, China)
Peng, Lin, "Two Cases of Diabetic Mellitis Treated with Foot Reflexotherapy," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 32 (Shandong Province)
Shu-hua, Meng; Wei-he, Liu; Yun, Gao; Yu-xin, Liu; Wei-hei, Zheng and Shu-yi, Zhou, "Clinical Observation on 35 Cases of Diabetes Treated by Foot Massage Therapy, (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 25
Wang, X. M., "Treating type II diabetes mellitus with foot reflexotherapy," Chung Kuo Chung Hsi I Chieh Ho Tsa Chih,Sept.1993, Vol.13, Pages 536 through 8, 517 (Double blind study)
Xiao-ling, Zhang; Feng-ying, Yand and Jun-ying, Qian, "Clinical Observation of the Therapeutic Effect of Foot Massage on (18 Cases of) Diabetes," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report) p. 35

Diagnosis by temperature of foot reflex zones

Donghua, Ma and Xiwel, Wang (Foot Holobilogic Task Group of Ningxia Science Committee); Jianjun, Ma (Biology Dept. of Ningxia Agricultural College); Xiaoyi, Shi (Ningxia Yinchuan Evening Paper Office); Jianzhong, Liu (Mathematics Teaching and Research Section of Ningxia Agricultural College); "Point Temperature Test of Foot Reflex Zone (in 60 Individuals)," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 155

Diarrhea

Shuqing, Wei, "Foot Reflex Zone Massage in the Treatment (of 25 Cases) of Infantile Diarrhea," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 68 (Worker's Hospital of Nanjing Chemical Plant, Nanjing City, Jiangsu, China)
Feng-chen, Li, "Clinical Experience of Foot Massage in the Treatment of Lientery Diarrhea: 47 Case Reports," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 69 (Sanitary Dept., 3520 Factory of PLA)

Drowsiness

Ya-xizn, Zhao,"Transitional Drowsiness Treated with FRZ Massage: A Case Report," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 23 (Dept. of Massage, Beiyuan Clinic, Luhe Hospital, Beijing, China)

Drug Abuse Recovery (Withdrawl from opium-derived symptoms)

Chongguo, Gu and Zhengyuan, Long, "An Initial Exploration of the Treatment (of 13 Cases) for Abstinence Syndrome with Reflexotherapy," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 125 (Hospital Affiliated to the Guiyang Medical College and Anning Hospital, Guizhou Province)

Dyspepsia

Zhi-wen, Gong and Wei-song, Xin, "Foot Reflexology in the Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia: A Clinical Analysis of 132 Cases," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 37

Dysmenorrhea

Da Jian, Xiang, "Exploration of Mechanism of Foot Reflexology in Dysmenorrhea-Experience from 88 Cases," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 30
Zhen, Wang; Wa, Gao Xueqin, Han, and "Foot Reflexology in Dysmenorrhea," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 89 (Inner Mongolia)
Zhiixing, Wu, "Experience in lO Cases of Dysmenstruation Treated with Foot Reflexology," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 64 (Dept. of Foot Reflexology, Hangzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital)

Eczema

Xingzhi, Zhuo, "Refractory Eczema Cured with Foot Reflexotherapy- Report of One Case," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 88 (Xuzhou, Jingsu, China)

Enuresis

Eriksen, Leila, "Reflexology Research into Enuresis Nocturnae/Bed Wetting 1," Danish Reflexologists Association Research Committee Report, Feb., 1995
Eriksen, Leila, "Reflexology Research into Enuresis Nocturnae/Bed Wetting 2," Danish Reflexologists Association Research Committee Report, Feb., 1995
Ya-zhen, Xu, "Treatment of 38 Cases of Children Enuresis by Foot Massage," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 29

Epilepsy

Ji-ming, Lu, "Therapeutic Recording of a Case of Epilepsy Treated with Reflexology," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 25 (Ningxia Reflexology Association)

Facial cholalsma

Meiying, Liu, "Foot Massage in Treatment of Facial Chloasma," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 93 (Beijing, China)

Fatigue

Jianguo, Liu and Jingshun, Zhang, "Foot Reflex Zone Massage in Recovery of Fatigue in Athletes (with a test group of 6 and a control group of 6)," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 98 (Xian City, Shan'xi, China)

Gall bladder

Fengqi, Bo, "Experience in Usage of the Reflex Zone for Gall Bladder in the Lower Leg," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 148 (Beijing, China)

Gastritis

Mingjing, Liu, "Treatment of Chronic Superficial Gastritis and Duodenal Bulb Inflammation with Foot Reflexology; A Case Report," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 61 (Huilongguan Hospital, Beijing, China)

Gout

Rensheng, Li, "Treatment of Gout with Foot Reflexology," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 95 (Beijing)
Wen-ying, Xuan, "Treatment of Gout with Foot Reflexomassage," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report,p. 114 (Yichang Jinguo Foot Massage Clinic of Hubei Province, China)
Zhensheng, Wu, "Observation on the Therapeutic Effect of 15 Cases of Gout Treated with Foot Reflexotherapy," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 104 (The Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiading District, Shanghai)

Gynecological Disorders

Song, Hui, "Foot Reflexotherapy in the Treatment for 50 Cases of Gynecological Diseases," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 61 (Senior Doctor, Nanjing Obstetrican and Gynecological Hospital)
Jie, Zhang and Tianjun, Zhao, "Foot Reflexology in the Treatment of Hypogalactia," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 66 (Dept. of Massage, The Second Hospital of the Tianjin Traditional Chinese Medical College and Hospital affiliated to the Traditonal Chinese Medicine Research Institute, Tianjin, China)
Song, Hui, "Foot Reflexotherapy in the Treatment for 50 Cases of Gynecological Diseases," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 61 (Senior Doctor, Nanjing Obstetrican and Gynecological Hospital)
Yuying, Wang and Yong, Liu, "Treatment of Hysteromyoma with Foot Reflexology: Report of 7 Cases," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 72 (Chuncheng People's Hospital, Qin Zidan, Jilin Traditional Medical College, Changchun, Jilin)

Handicapped children

Bingzhao, Zhang, "Observation of the Effect of Foot Reflexology on Rehabilitation of (10) Handicapped Children," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 5 (Shenyang City, Linoning, China)

Headaches

Eriksen, Leila, "Reflexology is an Effective Treatment for Headaches," Danish Reflexologists Association Research Committee Report, Feb., 1995 (Originally published in Zonetherapeuten (The FDZ journal), No. 8, 1995)
Jian, Qiu, "Foot Reflex Zone Massage In Treating Agioneurotic Headache Report of 26 Cases," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 1 (School Hospital of the Wuhan University, Hubei, China)

Hemiplegia

Hni, An; Guo-xing, Teng; Ming-xia, Zhang and Li-wen, Guo, "Two Cases of Hemiplegia Treated by Combination of Foot Massage with Magnetic Field Applied to Needle Points," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 32
Zhen-dong, Zhao, "Effect of Foot Reflexology on the Hemiplegia by Vascular Thrombosis," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 16

Hepatitis B

Sheng-Chang, Tong, "Using Foot Massotherapy to Cure (4 Cases of) Hepatitis B," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 70 (Guangxi Health Cadre Institute)

Herpes zoster

Congxiu, Wang, "Reflexology Treatment of Herpes Zoster in a Post-Operative Patient of Tongue Carcinoma,"1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 90 (Tianjin, China)
Gong-cheng, Shen, "Foot reflexology in the treatment of herpes zoster," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 57

Hiatus Hernia

Guiling, Tan, "Foot Reflexo-therapy in Treating A Case with Hiatus Hernia Complicated by Antral Gastritis And Chronic Cholecystitis," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 43 (Ocean Hospital, Yantai, Shandong, China)

Hiccough

Yi-Hua, Wu, "Treatment of Hiccough by Foot Reflexology in 8 Cases," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 44

History

Ya-zheng, Xu, "A Legacy: Techniques of Observing Toes and Pressing Foot Acupoints (Excerpt)," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 163 (Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China)

Hypertension

Shanzhou, Liu; Geng, Li; and Dianfu, Zhang, "Effects of Reflexology on (4 Cases of) Hypertension and (2 Cases of) Hypotension," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 46 (Shenyang Institute of Reflexology and Health, Shenyang Liaoning, China)
Wei, Wang; Chun-xiang, Liu and Zi-dan, Qin, "The Method of Reflection Treatment on a Group of Hypertension Patients, (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 28
Wen-ming, Wang, "Observation on Effect of Foot Reflexology in Treating 65 Cases of Hypertension, (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 43
Zhong yi, Zhong, "Exploration on the Treatment for Hypertension with Reflexology Applied to Adrenal Reflex," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 24 (Reflexology Association of the Sanming City, Fujian Province)

Hyperthyroidism

Hainzhong, Wang, "Exploration of the Treatment for Hyperthyroidism with Foot Reflexology," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 34 (Foot Massage Clinic, Linqing City, Shandon Province)

Hypomenorrhea

Jianhua, Sun, "Treatment of Three Cases of Hypomenorrhea with Reflexology," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 86 (Health Station, Qianjin Garment Factory, Shanghai, China)
Zhixing, Wu, "Foot Reflexology in the Treatment for Hypermenorrhea - Report of 28 Cases, 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 70 (Hangzhou Traditional Medical Hospiital, Zhejiang, China)

Incontinence

Haizhong, Wang, "Reflexology in Treating Congenital Urinary Incontinence: A Case Report," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 76 (Reflexology Clinic, Linqing City, Shandong, China)

Infertility

Eriksen, Leila, "Has reflexology an effect on infertility?" Danish Reflexologists Association Research Committee Report, Feb., 1995 (Originally published in Zonetherapeuten, No. 5, 1990)

Insomnia

Hongzhen, Tian, "A Newly Discovered Reflex Area for Treating Insomnia --- Discussion and Observation on Its Therapeutic Effect," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 9 (Hunan Province)
Jia-mo, Hao, "A Clinical Observation of Treatment of Insomnia with 'Finger-Toe Sinus Massage Method," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 1 (Wuhai City, Inner Mongolia, China)
Wa, Gao, "Preliminary Exploration of Treatment for Insomnia," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 7 (The Women and Infantile Health Centre of Inner Mongolia)
Xue-jun, Han; Hei-hong, Zuo; Hao-yun, Ji; Hong-cai, Zhang, Ying-chum, Meng and Cui, Huang "Clinical Observation on Foot Reflexology Used in 100 Cases of Insomnia," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 24

Iridoclitis

Wa, Gao, "Coordinated Treatment of 1 Case of Acute Iridoclitis with Reflexotherapy and Medicine," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 136 (Foot Reflexotherapy Clinic, Inner Mongolia Women and Children Health Institution)

Liver (Diagnosis)

Gui-qing, Yang; Dong-hua, Ma and Su-xia, Ma, "Clinical Trial of the Check-up of Foot Reflex Zone for Liver - Analysis of 600 Cases, 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 160, (Biomedical Study Group of Foot Holography Research Unit, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and Biology Dept., Ningxia College of Agriculture)

Lumbar sprain

Dian-rong, Song; Chao, Zhang; Zheng-li, Liand Xiu-zhen, Sun, "Foot reflexology in the treatment of acute lumbar sprain: Clinical observation of 10 cases," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 50

Lupus

Xing, Nie, "Report on the Treatment for One Case of Lupus Erythematosus with Foot Reflexotherapy," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 89 (Jinan Reflexology Association, Shandong Province)

Mammary gland

Shisheng, Wu and Huixian, Duanmu, "Treatment (of 15 Cases) of Lobular Hypoplasia of Mammary Gland with Foot Massage," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 87 (Haimen County, Jiangsu, China)

Muscular dystrophy

Hai-zhong, Wang, "An Approach to Foot Reflexology in the Treatment of Pseudohyper-trophic Muscular Dystrophy," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 20 (Foot Massage Clinic of Linqing City, Shandong Province, China)

Myopia - adolescent

Zhensheng, Wu; Xizhen, Li; Weiyu, Lu; Huixin, You; Dali, Dai, "Reflexology in Treating Adolescent Myopia: Observation of 34 Cases," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 124 (Jianding Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai and Gao Qine of Huilong Middle School, Shanghai, China)

Nasal Nerve Block

Zhongyi, Zhoing and Qiulian, Xie, "One Case Report on Curing Nasal Nerve-block with Foot Reflexology," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 115 (Reflexology Association of Sanming City, Fujian Province and The First Hospital of Sanming Ciity, Fujian Province)

Nephritis

Lanying, Li, "Treatment (of 2 Cases) of Lupus Erythematosus Nephritis with Foot Reflex Zone Massage," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 80 (Beijing, China)

Nephrotic syndrome

Houngzhen, Tian, "Observation of Effect of Treatment with Foot Reflexotherapy on 15 Patients with Nephrotic Syndrome," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 81 (Hunan Reflexology Association)

Neurasthenia

Hua, Shen and Guilin, Wu, "Treatment of 60 Cases with Neurasthenia by Foot Reflexolotherapy,"(19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 30
Kui-sheng, Dong, "Foot Reflexology in the Treatment (of 34 Cases) of Neurasthenia," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 51

Neurodermatitis

Zhi-ming, Liu and Song, Fang, "Treatment of Neurodermatitis by Foot Reflex Area Massage (with a test group of 15 and a control group of 15)," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 16

Obesity

Jian hua, Sun, "Effects of Foot Reflexotherapy on (32 Cases for) Obesity-Related Syndromes (Hyperventilation and cardiovascular symptoms, Endocritic dysfunction, Digestive system syndrome)," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 122 (Shanghai, China)

Ophalmitis

Shaobin, Zhang and Xingzhi, "A Case of Electric Ophalmitis Treated with Foot Reflexology," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 127 (Xuzhou City, Jiangsu, China)

Oral mucosal illnesses

Shuwen, Cao, "Effect of Foot Reflexotherapy for 15 Cases of Oral Mucosal Illnesses," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 142 (Teaching and Research Group of Tianjin Branch of Reflexology Association)

Pain

Eriksen, Leila, "Reflexology use in (Pain Caused by) Ureter and Kidney Stone Attacks, "Danish Reflexologists Association Research Committee Report, Feb., 1995 (Originally published in Zonetherapeuten, No. 6, 1993)
Wa, Gao; Zhen, Wang and Xue-qin, Han, "An Investigation on Treatment of 30 Cases with Lumbar and Leg Pain Induced by Prolapse of Lumbar Intervertebral Disc," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 105 (Health Center for Women and Children of Inner Mongolia)

Prostate

Xiao-li, Chen, "Hyperplasia of Prostate Gland Treated by Foot Reflex Area Health Promoting Method (with a group of 90 study participants)," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 32

Pneumonia

Hui-ming, Wu, "Perspectives of foot reflex based on foot massage for treatment of pneumonia and bronchitis in childhood," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 42
Liang-cai, Pei, "Observation on Treatment of 58 Infantile Pneumonia by Combined Method of Medication with Foot Massage," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 34
Huixian, Duanmu, "Clinical Report of 18 Cases of Infant Amniotic Fluid Aspiration Pneumonia Treated with Foot Massotherapy," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 15 (Health Center for Women and Children, Hai Men City, Jiangsu Province)

Pregnancy

Yong sheng, Xu and Xiaolian, Song, "Hypertension of Pregnancy Treated with Foot Reflexology - A Case Report," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 68 (Foot Reflexology Service Center, Ankang City, Shaanxi)

Pre-menstrual syndrome

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

Psoriasis

Xi-guang, Xu and De-zhao, Liu, "Treatment of Psoriasis with Foot Reflexology," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 91 (Tianjin, China)

Pseudomyopia

Yuan, Chen, "Effect of Foot Reflexology Massage in ( 10 Cases of) Pseudomyopia," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 126 (Teacher's Health Service, Kaixian County, Sichuan, China)

Respiratory Tract Infection

Fengchun, Li, "Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection In Children with Foot Reflexo-massage," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 13 (Clinic of the 3520 Factory of PLA)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Jianwen, Chi, "Effect of Foot Reflexo-massage on (3 cases of) Rheumatoid Arthritis," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 93 (Guandzhou, China)

Rhinitis

Xiaochuen, Gong, "Treatment (13 Cases) of Chronic Rhinitis with Faradic Stimulation on Foot Reflex Zones," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 128 (Yiching First Hospital, Yichang City, Hubei, China)
Xiu, Ma, "Observation on the Treatment of Rhinitis with Foot Reflexology," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 139 (Tianjin, China)

Sarcoma

Xi, Shen, "Foot Reflexology, Chinese Herbs and Qigong Treatment of one Case with Intramedullary Glioma in Comus Medulleris," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 30 (Hospital of Mining Industry College, Shandong Province, China)

Sciatica

Yong-jin, Dong, "A Preliminary Approach to Foot Reflexology in Treatment of Sciatica," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 35

Senile Chorea

Zhensheng, Wu, "Treatment of Senile Chorea with Strong Stimulation on Foot Reflexes: A Case Report," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 7 (Jiading Traditional Medical Hospital, Jiading District, Shanghai, China)

Senile Encephlatrophy

Feng-wu, Han, "Therapeutic Effect of Foot Reflexology on Senile Encephalatrophy," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 12 (Associate professor)

Sexual Dysfunction

Jianhua, Sun, "The Comparison of Curative Effects Between Foot Reflexology And Chinese Traditional Medicine in Treating 37 Cases with Male's Sexual Dysfunction," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 75 (Health Station of qianjin Factory, Shanghai)

Skin

Hong-bo, Niu, "Clinical Observation of Foot Reflex Area Massage Used in Cosmesis," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 48

Stiff neck

Nan, Hu, "Foot Reflexology in Treatment of 20 Cases of Stiffneck," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 27
Rui-guang, Pan, "Experience of Foot Reflexology on Treatment of Stiffneck," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 44

Stroke

Duowen, Zhang and Zhaoxia, Wu, "Treatment of 33 Cases of Cerebral Thrombotic Sequelae with Foot Reflexotherapy," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 5 (Hospital under the Fifth Bureau, Dept. of Water and Electricity, China)

Tachycardia

Jian-hua, Sun, "Adhesive Magnetic Therapy of Foot Reflex Zone for Preexcitation Syndrome with Tachycardia," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 51 (Clinic of Qianjin Garment Factory, Shanghai, China)

Technique procedure

Pan, Zhou, "Selection of Optimum Reflex Zones in Different Diseases," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 145 (Hospital of the Beijing University of Chemical Engineering, Beijing, China)

Tennis elbow

Hai-hua, Zhang, "Massage on Foot Reflex Zones and Moxibustion at Jumei Acupoint for Treatment of Tennis Elbow," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 113 (Reian, Zhejiang Province, China)

Tinnitus

Shao-mei, Zang, "Thermoelectromagnetic Therapy for 1 Case with Obstinate Tinnitus," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 130 (Jinan Air Force Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province)
Xue-zhong, Wang, "Treatment of Urticaria And Tinnitus with Foot Reflexotherapy," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 117 (Dalian City, Liaoning Province)

Tonsillitis

Wun-yuan, Shi, "Experience in treating 30 patients with tonsillitis by foot massage," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 56

Toothache

Hongsen, Wang, "Foot Reflexotherapy in Toothache," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 125 (Xunke Farm, Heilongjiang, China)
Xue-xiang, Wang, "Relieve (150 Cases of) Toothache with Foot Reflexotherapy," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 132 (Haimen County, Jiangsu Province)

Ulcer (leg)

Zhao-fa, Han and Xin-yao, Guo, "A Case Report on the Treatment of Malignant Leg Ulcer with Foot Reflexology," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 94 (Tianjin, China)

Urinary Disorder

Jiang, Du, "Treatment of Vesical Calculus with Foot Reflexo-massage-A Case Report," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 56 (Jinzhou City, Liaoning)
Jiming, Wu, "Refractory Uroschesis Cured with Foot Reflexo-therapy-A Case Report," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 52 (Tianjin, China)
Liyu, Liao, "Nephrolithiasis Cured by Foot Reflexo-therapy-A Case Report," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 54 (Hunan, China)
Xiaojian, Ying and Yihua, "Foot Reflexology as an Accessory Treatment After External Lithotrity-A Clinical Observation of 46 Cases," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 58 (People's Hospital of Lishui City, Zhejiang Province)
Yue-jin, Zhang; Jing-Fang, Chung and Bao-rong, Ju, "Observation of the Effect of Foot Reflex Area Massage on 34 Cases of Calouli of Urinary Tract," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 46

Urinary tract, Infection

Yu-lian, Zao, "Clinical Observation on Treatment of Infection of Urinary Tract by Foot Massage (with a study group of 24)," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 17

Urothiasis

Haizhong, Kang, "Experience in Treating (4 Cases of) Urothiasis with Foot Massage," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 78 (Sushou, Jingsu, China)

Uterine myomas

Shi-sheng, Wu, "Foot Reflexology in the Treatment (8 Cases) of Uterine Myomas," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), p. 15

Urticaria

Xue-zhong, Wang, "Treatment of Urticaria And Tinnitus with Foot Reflexotherapy," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 117 (Dalian City, Liaoning Province)

Vertebral compression fracture

Zhen-sheng, Wu, "An Observation on Therapeutic Effects of Foot Reflexotherapy in treatment of Sequelae of the 1st Lumbar Vertebrae Compression Fracture," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, p. 109 (Jiading District Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shanghai, China)

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