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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
2 patients in the community are taking or have taken Reflexology.
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Reflexology.
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Reflexology or how long patients were taking Reflexology before stopping.
Currently taking Reflexology
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Stopped taking Reflexology
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
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| Expense | 1 | 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 |
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Other
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
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| 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)
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- kleeko
- Mouth/throat: none
- Arms: moderate
- Chest: none
- Legs: moderate
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by kleeko
Aug 19, 2008
- EfficacyMajor
- Side-effectsNone
- Other
- See full evaluation
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