Reflexology Treatment Report

Category: Physical Therapy

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See also: Foot massage

What is Reflexology?

An example of 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

Reasons and Perceived effectiveness
Perceived Effectiveness
Purpose # of patients # of patients with evaluations
Major
Moderate
Slight
None
Can’t tell
General health 11 2 Efficacy_slight Efficacy_cant_tell
Stiffness/Spasticity 5 1 Efficacy_moderate
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 3 1 Efficacy_cant_tell
Muscle and joint pain 3 0
Promote relaxation 3 1 Efficacy_major
Headaches 2 1 Efficacy_major

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Reported Side Effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Severe
0
Moderate
0
Mild
3
None
6

Commonly reported side effects, conditions, and hospitalizations associated with Reflexology

Pain in knees 1
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

  1hours as needed 60 min monthly 2 hr daily 30 min every other week 80 min monthly 1,020 min yearly 120 min monthly 30 min weekly 45 min weekly 60 min weekly
  3 Number of Patients: 3 3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 5 Number of Patients: 5  

Reported Stop Reasons

Why Patients Stopped Going to Reflexology (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Expense 4   Expense: 36%
Course of treatment ended 4   Course of treatment ended: 36%
Did not seem to work 3   Did not seem to work: 27%
Other 3   Other: 27%

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Currently Going to Reflexology

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

Stopped Going to Reflexology

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0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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Reported Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations

Adherence

Taking treatment as prescribed

Adherence of Reflexology

Always
4 44%
Usually
3 33%
Sometimes
0 0%
Never
2 22%

Burden

Difficulty being on treatment

Burden of Reflexology

Very
0 0%
Somewhat
2 22%
A little
2 22%
Not at all
5 56%

Cost

Paid out of pocket

Cost of Reflexology

$200+
1 14%
$100-199
3 43%
$50-99
2 29%
$25-49
0 0%
< $25
1 14%

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2 patient evaluations for Reflexology

  • uschiw
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 3 stars
    MS: 8 yrs
    Type: Secondary Progressive
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: none
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: none
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: none
    Walking: moderate
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  • See uschiw's full Reflexology history
Purpose: Numbness in feet (Started Aug 07, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 23, 2009 120 min Monthly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone NeverNeverNeverNeverNever A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Nov 23, 2009
Advice & Tips
a wonderful treatment for heavy, numb and tingly feet. i simply had to take a break for other exercise but am missing it. will start again soon…
Cost
$200+ monthly
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Purpose: Other (Started Mar 06, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 19, 2008 1 Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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7 additional evaluations for Reflexology are not currently shared publicly.

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