Zhijua, H., "Clinical Observation of Treatment of 130 cases of Periarthritis of Shoulder by Foot Reflexotherapy Combined with Acupuncture.." 2002 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing, China Reflexology Association, pages 29-30.
Synopsis:
130 cases were diagnosed as periarthritis of the shoulder. The patients were randomly divided into 2 groups; 42 cases in Group A were treated by acupuncture and 88 cases in Group B by foot reflexotherapy combined with acupuncture.
Conclusion:
Total effective rate of Group A was 83%, while that of Group B was 94%. The therapeutic effect of Group B was better than that of Group A.