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.
Reported Purpose & Perceived Effectiveness
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| Purpose | # of patients | # of patients with evaluations | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell |
| General health | 11 | 2 |
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| Stiffness/Spasticity | 5 | 1 |
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| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | 3 | 1 |
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| Muscle and joint pain | 3 | 0 | |||||
| Promote relaxation | 3 | 1 |
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| Headaches | 2 | 1 |
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Reported Side Effects
Commonly reported side effects, conditions, and hospitalizations associated with Reflexology
| Pain in knees | 1 | |
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| Post exertional fatigue or malaise | 1 | |
| Symptoms worsened | 1 | |
| Costly (ie money or time) | 1 | |
| Hospitalization | 1 |
Reported Schedules
Frequently reported dosages based on patients currently going to Reflexology. See all 20 dosages ►
Reported Stop Reasons
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
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| Expense | 4 | ||
| Course of treatment ended | 4 | ||
| Did not seem to work | 3 | ||
| Other | 3 |
Reported Duration See details about how long patients take this treatment ▼
Reported Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼
Adherence
Taking treatment as prescribed
Adherence of Reflexology
Always |
4 | 44% |
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Usually |
3 | 33% |
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Sometimes |
0 | 0% |
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Never |
2 | 22% |
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Burden
Difficulty being on treatment
Burden of Reflexology
Very |
0 | 0% |
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Somewhat |
2 | 22% |
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A little |
2 | 22% |
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Not at all |
5 | 56% |
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Cost
Paid out of pocket
Cost of Reflexology
$200+ |
1 | 14% |
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$100-199 |
3 | 43% |
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$50-99 |
2 | 29% |
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$25-49 |
0 | 0% |
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< $25 |
1 | 14% |
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