Reflexology: A Modality in Manipulative and body based Method

Marican, Nor Dalila; Halim, Mohd Hafzal Abdul; Nor, Mohad Anizu Mohd; Nasir, Mohd Firdaus Mohd

doi:10.5958/0976-5506.2019.01056.8

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“…Recent evidence suggests that reflexology is a simple, less expensive, and non-invasive method that is effective to regulate the autonomic nervous system activities, coordinate physical responses, alleviate anxiety, and it induces body relaxation. (Marican et al 2019 :514)…”

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The psychosocial impact of migraines on women and alternative therapies for migraine management

Pirthiraj¹,

Bhagwan²

2023

Health SA Gesondheid

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Background Migraines are one of the leading causes of disability globally and in South Africa. There is a paucity of local empirical literature regarding the psychosocial impact of migraines on women. Although there are a variety of treatment approaches, many women prefer alternative and holistic treatment for their migraines. Aim The aim of this study was to explore the psychosocial impact of migraines on women and their use of complementary and alternative therapies for migraine pain management. Setting The study was conducted in the eThekwini region of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Methods The study adopted a qualitative descriptive design. Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants for the study. Data were collected through 12 semi-structured interviews and subsequently analysed using thematic analysis. Results Theme 1 related to the psychological and cognitive effects experienced by the participants. Theme 2 focused on the effects migraines had on personal, family and social relationships. Theme 3 discussed the self-management of migraines. Conclusion The pertinent psychological effects of migraines were depression, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness and withdrawal, fear-avoidance behaviour, lifestyle changes, and acceptance of migraines. The participants experienced a lack of understanding about their migraine severity from co-workers, family and social networks. The alternative therapies that were sought to alleviate migraine symptoms included chiropractic, massage, meditation, reflexology, yoga, cupping and acupuncture. Contribution The awareness of the effectiveness of complementary and alternative therapies for women may be beneficial for healthcare providers seeking a multidisciplinary approach to migraine management.

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The psychosocial impact of migraines on women and alternative therapies for migraine management

Pirthiraj¹,

Bhagwan²

2023

Health SA Gesondheid

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“…In addition, reflexology is believed to impede the transmission of pain impulses by obstructing their entry points, resulting in a reduction of pain and a sense of tranquility and stability within the nervous system. [ 28 29 ] In a study conducted in 2019, the primary aim was to examine and explore the impact of reflexology on constipation and the quality of life of individuals with Multiple Slerosis (MS). The findings revealed that although reflexology demonstrated improvements in constipation, it did not significantly influence the quality of life of patients.…”

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Effects of Reflexology on Anorexia and Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Akbari,

Golitaleb,

Farahani

et al. 2024

Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research

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Background: Cancer and associated treatment methods present numerous complications, including anorexia and disturbances in sleep patterns. Consequently, the purpose of this study is to examine the impact of reflexology on the symptoms of anorexia and sleep quality among individuals afflicted with cancer. Materials and Methods: In this double-blinded randomized clinical trial, a total of 60 patients undergoing chemotherapy at Khansari Hospital, Arak, Iran, were selected using convenience sampling and then assigned to two groups of control and experimental using blocked randomization (30 patients in each group). The sample intervention group received reflexology in an exceedingly 4-week amount (two sessions a week), By contrast, the control group was administered a placebo treatment without exerting any pressure on the reflex points during the same time frame. Sleep quality and anorexia in patients were measured using a Pittsburgh questionnaire and visual analog scale before and right after the intervention. Eventually, the data were analyzed, and we used the tests of central tendency, dispersion, independent- and paired-samples t-tests, and Chi-square. Results: The findings of the study revealed a significant improvement in sleep quality and reduction in anorexia symptoms among patients who received reflexology treatment scores (p < 0.001). Conversely, there was no significant difference in the control group before and after the intervention (without pressure effect on the foot points) (p > 0.05). Conclusions: According to the positive effects on sleep quality and the reduction of anorexia symptoms, it is recommended to incorporate this therapeutic modality along with conventional medication for the treatment of individuals with cancer.

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“…The knowledge from references [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] with their applications helped us to gain experience with the simulation environment. The knowledge from [21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34] made us aware of the neuroscience domain. Recent research [32][33][34] published in IEEE journals shows us that software simulations and system modeling are not only useful but a regular procedure in medical practice and rehabilitation.…”

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Simulation of Spinal Cord Reflexes

Popescu,

Ravariu

2023

Applied Sciences

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The importance of spinal reflexes is connected to the rehabilitation processes in neural prostheses and to the neuromuscular junction. In order to model neuron networks as electronic circuits, a simulation environment like LTSpice XVII or PSpice can be used to create a complete electronic description. There are four types of neurons employed in spinal reflexes: α-motoneurons, sensitive neurons, excitatory interneurons, and inhibitory interneurons. Many proposals have been made regarding methods that can be used for assimilating neurons using electronic circuits. In this paper, only a single internal model of a neuron is considered enough to simulate all four types of neurons implicated in the control loops. The main contribution of this paper is to propose the modeling of neurons using some electronic circuits designed either with a bipolar transistor or with CMOS transistors for the input and output of circuits stages. In this way, it is possible to mimic the neural pulses’ circulation along the loops of the spinal reflexes and to prove the accuracy of the simulation results with respect to the biological signals collected from the bibliographic materials.

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Reflexology: A Modality in Manipulative and body based Method

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The psychosocial impact of migraines on women and alternative therapies for migraine management

The psychosocial impact of migraines on women and alternative therapies for migraine management

Effects of Reflexology on Anorexia and Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Simulation of Spinal Cord Reflexes

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