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See also: Foot massage

What is Reflexology? Reflexology is the physical act of applying pressure to the feet and hand with specific thumb, finger and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion. it is based on a system of zones and reflex areas with a premise that such work effects a physical change to the body.


Reasons Taken

3 patients in the community are taking or have taken Reflexology.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 2 66%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Reflexology.

  0 As needed 1 hr Every Other Week
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Reflexology or how long patients were taking Reflexology before stopping.

Currently taking Reflexology

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
0
1
0
0

Stopped taking Reflexology

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
0
1
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Reflexology (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Expense 1 100% Expense: 100%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 1 patient evaluation. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Major 100% 1

Other

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 0% 0
Mild 0% 0
None 100% 1

Top reported side-effects include: worsening of symptoms

Summary results are based on 1 individual response. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 1)

  • kleeko
    Sex: F
    Mouth/throat: none
    Arms: moderate
    Chest: none
    Legs: moderate
  • kleeko
  • by kleeko
    Aug 19, 2008
  • EfficacyMajor
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Other

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