Reflexology in GILMORTON, Lutterworth, Leicestershire
Reflexology Treatment for Patients with Lower Limb Amputations and Phantom Limb Pain – an Exploratory Pilot Study
Phantom limb pain is the name given to unpleasant sensations and pain experienced due to the absence of a limb from birth or following the loss of a limb through amputation. The cause of phantom limb pain is not known and it is experienced differently by each individual, but it affects 75-80% of amputees at some point after amputation. In some cases symptoms can be so severe that they disrupt sleep and negatively impact mood and quality of life. Treatment for phantom limb pain includes painkillers, specialised physiotherapy (such as mirror therapy), psychological counselling and therapies such as guided imagery. […]
The Effects of Reflexology on Anxiety and Pain in Patients After Abdominal Hysterectomy: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of a woman’s uterus (womb). Reasons for having a hysterectomy include: tumours (cancerous or non-cancerous), excessively heavy periods or long term pelvic pain. A hysterectomy is a major operation and full recovery can take up to 8 weeks, depending on the type of procedure which may be keyhole surgery, vaginal […]
Effects of Reflexology on Pain, Fatigue and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Clinical Study
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an auto-immune disease which currently has no cure. In the case of MS, the body’s immune system attacks and damages the protective layer of cells in the spinal cord and brain. Symptoms may vary as this will depend on where the damage has occurred in the central nervous system and how severe it is. However, some of the common symptoms include: fatigue, unexplained pain or muscle cramps, numbness, weakness, sight problems and issues with balance. Further information and support can be found via MS UK and MS Society The abstract linked below is from a clinical […]
Effect of Reflexology on the Constipation Status of Elderly People
Constipation can affect people at any age. Common symptoms include: finding it difficult to open your bowels, passing stools that are unusually hard or dry (large or small) and opening your bowels fewer than 3 times in a week. Constipation may not have an obvious cause, but in adults some of the common reasons for […]