Reflexology for Hands, Shoulders, Elbows 3 Studies: <previous 1 2 3 next >

Subject:

	Shoulders, Joint Pain

Study Conducted:	Country:	Institution:

	China		FDZ Forenede Danske Zoneterapeuter

Citation:

	Yu, B., Han, H., Yang, H., and Li, C. (1998). "Treatment of Shoulder-Joint Pain with Foot Reflexology - Report on 39 Cases." 1998 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing : China Reflexology Association, pages 69-70 .

Synopsis:

	39 cases, aged 49-58, with shoulder joint pain from 1-3 years were given foot reflexology focusing on the neck, thyroid gland, parathyroid, thoracic vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae, sacrum, shoulder and scapula reflexes with 20-30 moderate to heavy strokes. Toes were also rotated 20-30 times clockwise and then counter clockwise. Results: 100% curative rate with 32 cured and 17 with reduction of pain.

Conclusion:

	Reflexology was found to be effective for the relief of shoulder joint pain.

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