Research

Please see below a list of reflexology research links.

Anxiety

A Randomized-Controlled Trial Examining the Effects of Reflexology on Anxiety of Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography.

Use of reflexology foot massage to reduce anxiety in hospitalized cancer patients in chemotherapy treatment: methodology and outcomes.

Arthritis

Effect of Reflexology on Pain and Quality of Life in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Back Pain

Reflexology in the management of low back pain: a pilot randomised controlled trial.

Chest Pain

Effect of foot reflexology on chest pain and anxiety in patients with acute myocardial infarction: A double blind randomized clinical trial.

Circulation

Effect of reflexological stimulation on heart rate variability.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

A randomised-controlled trail examining the effects of reflexology of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Constipation

Reflexology in the management of encopresis and chronic constipation.

Dementia

The clinical efficacy of reflexology in nursing home residents with dementia.

Dysmenorrhea

Reflexology or Ibuprofen in administration of dysmenorrhea?

Fibromyalgia

Effects of reflexology on fibromyalgia symptoms: A multiple case study.

Effects of Reflexology on Pain in Patients With Fibromyalgia.

Insomnia

Acupuncture and Reflexology for Insomnia: A Feasibility Study.

Pain – children

Evaluation of efficacy and feasibility of foot reflexology in children experiencing chronic or persistent pain.

If you have any further research links which may be included on this page, please email Kelly Hainsworth with further details.