Research & Media articles
Although there are many benefits of Reflexology (and other complementary therapies), there is a limited amount of substantive research conducted into Reflexology to evidence the benefits. Below is a selection of links to media articles and research studies (organised by a particular condition), that you may find interesting to read.
FERTILITY
Reproductive reflexology
Reflexology can it aid fertility?
Is reflexology the new cure for infertility?
ENERGISING
Recharge with reflexology
PAIN RELIEF
Reflexology 'as effective as pain killers'
SLEEP DISORDERS
Randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of using foot reflexology to improve quality of sleep amongst Taiwanese post-partum women.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/19577829
STRESS
Using reflexology to manage stress in the workplace: a preliminary study.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/18940715
BACK PAIN
Complementary therapies in the management of low back pain: a survey of reflexologists
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/18346623
Reflexology in the management of low back pain: a pilot randomised controlled trial.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/18346622
BLOOD PRESSURE AND CIRCULATION
Effects of foot reflexology on essential hypertension patients
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/15502439
Randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of using foot reflexology to improve quality of sleep amongst Taiwanese post-partum women.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/19577829
STRESS
Using reflexology to manage stress in the workplace: a preliminary study.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/18940715
BACK PAIN
Complementary therapies in the management of low back pain: a survey of reflexologists
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/18346623
Reflexology in the management of low back pain: a pilot randomised controlled trial.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/18346622
BLOOD PRESSURE AND CIRCULATION
Effects of foot reflexology on essential hypertension patients
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/15502439
DEMENTIA
The clinical efficacy of reflexology in nursing home residents with dementia
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/18370580
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Complementary therapy use by persons with multiple sclerosis: benefits and research priorities.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/18640629
ARTHRITIS
The effects of reflexology on foot pain and quality of life in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis: A case report
eprints.brighton.ac.uk/ 884/
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
A randomised-controlled trail examining the effects of reflexology of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/16648092
MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS
Randomised controlled trial of reflexology for menopausal symptoms.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/12269681
The clinical efficacy of reflexology in nursing home residents with dementia
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/18370580
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Complementary therapy use by persons with multiple sclerosis: benefits and research priorities.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/18640629
ARTHRITIS
The effects of reflexology on foot pain and quality of life in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis: A case report
eprints.brighton.ac.uk/ 884/
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
A randomised-controlled trail examining the effects of reflexology of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/16648092
MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS
Randomised controlled trial of reflexology for menopausal symptoms.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/12269681
PREMENSTRUAL SYMPTOMS
Randomized controlled study of premenstrual symptoms treated with ear, hand, and foot reflexology.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/8233263
HELP WITH CANCER TREATMENT
A randomised, controlled trial of the psychological effects of reflexology in early breast cancer.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/19906525
Partner-delivered reflexology: effects on cancer pain and anxiety
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/17562639
The effects of foot reflexology on anxiety and pain in patients with breast and lung cancer.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/10660924
Combined modality treatment of aromatherapy, footsoak, and reflexology relieves fatigue in patients with cancer.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/15684846
Randomized controlled study of premenstrual symptoms treated with ear, hand, and foot reflexology.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/8233263
HELP WITH CANCER TREATMENT
A randomised, controlled trial of the psychological effects of reflexology in early breast cancer.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/19906525
Partner-delivered reflexology: effects on cancer pain and anxiety
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/17562639
The effects of foot reflexology on anxiety and pain in patients with breast and lung cancer.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/10660924
Combined modality treatment of aromatherapy, footsoak, and reflexology relieves fatigue in patients with cancer.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/15684846