REFLEXOLOGY RESEARCH STUDIES

The modern development of reflexology commenced around 1910, and yet, research studies evaluating this phenomenon were not conducted for many years. In fact, very little research was conducted prior to 1977. For a more comprehensive presentation of published reflexology research studies visit here. Here are some of the available studies:

Research Studies of the Benefits of Employing Reflexology in the Workplace

1. STAFF STUDY SEEN WITHIN WORCESTER HOSPITALS.
By Anne Jordan, First European Conference.

Research Studies Evaluating the Effectiveness of Reflexology for Gastrointestinal Conditions:

  1. EXPLORING THE APPLICATION OF FOOT REFLEXOLOGY FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF FUNCTIONAL CONSTIPATION.
    By Yang Yu-Ru, Chao Ling-Yun, Meng Guan-Ling, Cao Su-wen, Hao Jia-Mo, and Zhang Suhui

Research Studies Evaluating the Effectiveness of Reflexology for the Condition of Diabetes Mellitus

  1. FOOT REFLEXOLOGY THERAPY APPLIED TO PATIENTS WITH NON-INSULIN-DEPENDENT DIABETIC MELLITUS
    By Duan Zhi-gin et al., Department of Physiotherapy, First Hospital Affiliated to Beijing Medical University, Beijing.

Research Studies Evaluating the Effectiveness of Reflexology in Urinary System Conditions

1. URETERIC COLIC AND ZONE THERAPY
By Baekgard, Niels and Vibe-Hansen, Henrik. Ugeskr. Laeg. 1981, 143, 676-678.

Research Studies Evaluating the Effectiveness of Reflexology in Respiratory System Conditions

1. A CLINICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOT REFLEXO MASSAGE FOR THE TREATMENT OF 45 CASES WITH INFANTILE BRONCHIAL ASTHMA
By Duanmu Hui-xian, Health Centre for Women and Children, Haimen, Jiangsu Province.

Research Studies Evaluating the Effectiveness of Reflexology for Headaches and Pain Conditions

1. EFFECTS OF TREATMENT WITH STIMULATION OF THE REFLEX ZONES OF THE FOOT WITH REGARD TO THE PROPHYLACTIC FLUNARIZINE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM CEPHALAEA HEADACHES
By A. Lafuente, M. Nouera, C. Puy, A. Molins, F. Titus and F.Sanz. Dr. Annemarie Kesselring, SBK, Institut fur Pflegeforschung, Bern

Research Studies Evaluating the Effectiveness of Reflexology in Psychological Based Conditions:

1. FOOT REFLEXOLOGY THERAPY IN NEUROSISM: CLINICAL OBSERVATION OF 20 CASES
By Duan Shuang-Feng, Department of Physiotherapy, 52884 Military Hospital, China

Research Studies Evaluating the Effectiveness of Reflexology in Conditions Affecting Women

1. RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY OF PREMENSTRUAL SYMPTOMS TREATED WITH EAR, HAND, AND FOOT REFLEXOLOGY By Terry Oleson Ph.D. and William Flocco, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 82, No. 6, December 1993 

Research Studies Evaluating the Effectiveness of Reflexology in Conditions Affecting Men:

1. REFLEXOLOGY AND THE PROSTATE
By Bauneholm School of Reflexology, Denmark

Research Studies Evaluating the Effectiveness of Reflexology in Conditions Affecting Children

1. REFLEXOLOGY RESEARCH INTO ENURESIS NOCTURNAE/BEDWETTING 1 & 2
By Krogsgaard, Dorte; Poulsen, Edith; Kyhl, Torben; Bo Lund, Jens; and, Eriksen, Leila.

Research Evaluating the Effectiveness of Reflexology in Muscular and Skeletal Conditions Including Gout and Arthritis

  1. TREATMENT OF KNEE ARTHRALGIA WITH FOOT REFLEXO-THERAPY: AN ANALYSIS OF SEVENTEEN CASES.
    By Chen Guang-ming, Yang-Hua Clinic, Shen Zhen City