Scientific Research
Explore the growing body of evidence supporting the numerous benefits of reflexology. Delve into a handpicked collection of recent studies below.
Scientific Research Studies
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Effect of Foot Reflexology Intervention on Depression, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality in Adults: A Meta-Analysis and Metaregression of Randomized Controlled Trials
A systematic review indicated that reflexology can provide an additional non-drug-based intervention for depression, anxiety and sleep disturbance.
The Effects of Reflexology on Fatigue Severity of Patients with Cancer
A study of reflexology for fatigue in breast cancer patients showed a significant reduction in fatigue with reflexology.
The Effects of Reflexology on Fatigue and Anxiety in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
The study indicates that reflexology can be an effective method for reducing fatigue severity and anxiety in patients with MS
Effect of foot reflexology on chest pain and anxiety in patients with acute myocardial infarction: A double blind randomized clinical trial
In a double-blind trial of patients with acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), chest pain was reduced after reflexology compared to both a placebo and a no intervention control group
Opinions and observations of caregivers of children with cerebral palsy about changes seen after reflexology: A qualitative study
After 24 sessions of reflexology on children with cerebral palsy, their caregivers expressed that there were increases in self-confidence of children, improvement in walking, reduced spasticity, relaxation, decreases in constipation, and increases in communication, speech and perception after reflexology
The Effects of Foot Reflexology on Vital Signs: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Foot reflexology exerted positive effects on vital signs, reduced blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate and increased pulse oxygen saturation.