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FOOT REFLEXOLOGY
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INTRODUCTION
Egypt
China
Japan
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EUNICE INGHAM
Mother of reflexology
Mapped locations of
reflex points on feet
Popularized
reflexology in North
America
Courtesy International Institute of Reflexology.
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INTRODUCTION
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THEORY OF REFLEXOLOGY
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THEORY OF REFLEXOLOGY
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MAP OF THE BODY: ZONES
Zones
Paths through which energy or life force travels
10 zones (5 per foot)
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TEN ZONES
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LANDMARKS
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HORIZONTAL LANDMARKS
Norman L: Feet first: a guide to foot reflexology, New York, 1998, Simon & Schuster.
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REFLEX POINTS
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REFLEXOLOGY FOOT MAP
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REFLEXOLOGY FOOT MAP (CONT.)
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BASIC TECHNIQUES
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WALKING
Used to stimulate points in an entire zone
Usually applied with:
Thumb on bottom of foot
Finger on top of foot
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WALKING TECHNIQUE
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POINT WORK
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POINT WORK
Direct pressure
Increase pressure by rotating, pivoting, or flexing
foot onto thumb
Hook-in and backup
Applypressure, then flex and extend distal joint of
thumb
Essentially walking in place
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RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
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DESSERTS: FOOT AND ANKLE FLOP
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DESSERTS: PLANTAR AND DORSIFLEXION
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DESSERTS: FOOT WRINGING
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TREATMENT GUIDELINES
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TREATMENT GUIDELINES
In general, do not use lubricants so that you do
not slide off points
If lubricant is used, check client for allergies
Warm up area with relaxation techniques
Use pressure within clients tolerance
Avoid over treating
Limittime spent on one area (for example, 10 to 15
seconds)
You may revisit tender areas up to three times
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TREATMENT GUIDELINES
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TREATMENT GUIDELINES
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CONTRAINDICATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
General precautions
Neuropathy: Conditions include diabetes, sciatica,
multiple sclerosis, and paralysis
Just apply gentle pressure with an open, flat hand
Frailty:Duration of technique should be shortened
to 10 minutes per foot; treatment should involve
lighter pressure and more frequent sessions
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CONTRAINDICATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
Local contraindications
Localized cysts
Warts, corns, calluses, and bunions
Ulcerations, fissures, and other skin lesions
Fungal infection and ingrown toenails
Gout
Recent injury of foot or ankle
Pitting edema
Recent surgery
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WHAT THE CLIENT MAY EXPERIENCE
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WHAT THE CLIENT MAY EXPERIENCE
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WHAT TENDERNESS MAY MEAN
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FOOT REFLEXOLOGY TREATMENT SESSION
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FOOT REFLEXOLOGY SESSION
Chest
Abdomen
Pelvicarea
Reproductive organs
Spinal area
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HEAD AREA
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CHEST AREA
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ABDOMINAL AREA
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PELVIC AREA
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REPRODUCTIVE AREA
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SPINAL AREA
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