Reflexology in GILMORTON, Lutterworth, Leicestershire
Can Reflexology Maintain or Improve the Well-being of People with Parkinson’s Disease?
According to Parkinson’s UK (Date anon,[online]) in the UK today, someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s every 20 minutes. The condition is associated with a loss of nerve cells in the brain leading to a lack of the chemical dopamine (which is vital for regulating body movement). The most common symptoms such as involuntary tremors, slow movement and muscle stiffness appear once the dopamine level in the brain becomes too low to control movement properly. Other symptoms not associated with movement include sleep problems, pain, anxiety and memory problems. Parkinson’s currently has no cure but there are many ways to treat or […]
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 hysterectomy or abdominal hysterectomy (where the womb is removed via a cut in the lower abdomen). Following a hysterectomy it is important for patients to rest as much as possible and time needs to be allowed for the abdominal tissue to heal (which may take […]
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 […]