REFLEXOLOGY

This study tested whether reflexology (a type of foot massage) could reduce pain, improve sleep, and stabilize vital signs in 70 stroke patients. Half received reflexology twice a week for six weeks plus standard care, while the other half got standard care alone. The results are…

This study tested whether reflexology or classic hand massage can reduce pain, anxiety, and improve vital signs in 70 patients who had coronary angiography. Both techniques were applied to the hands. The goal was to see if these simple, non-drug methods could help patients feel b…

This study looked at whether foot reflexology massage can help people with epilepsy. 70 adults took part, and researchers measured changes in seizure frequency, fatigue, stress, and sleep quality. The goal was to see if this gentle foot therapy could improve daily life for epilep…

This study tested if hand reflexology massage could reduce fatigue and anxiety in adults with end-stage kidney disease who are on maintenance hemodialysis. 70 patients were split into two groups: one received eight 21-minute hand massage sessions during dialysis over four weeks, …

This study tested whether foot reflexology—a type of focused foot massage—could help people with migraines feel less pain and fatigue and have a better quality of life. 78 adults with migraines took part; half received 10 reflexology sessions over 5 weeks, while the other half co…