Reflexology for Hands, Shoulders, Elbows 3 Studies: <previous 1 2 3 next >

Subject:

	Hands, Computer Mouse Injuries, Repetitive Stress, Pain

Study Conducted:	Country:	Institution:

	Denmark		FDZ Forenede Danske Zoneterapeuter

Citation:

	Daiskov, AM., “Effects of Reflexology on Computer Mouse Injuries. A Pilot Study.” FDZ Forenede Danske Zoneterapeuter, from 2004-2006 .

Synopsis:

30 participants were randomly divided into two groups: and active group consisting of 15, and a passive group consisting of 15. Both groups were tested before and after the period of treatment/period of observation. A questionnaire, power measurement, standardized computer program, pain diary and VAS-lifequalityscore diagram were used to collect date. Also, a physiological assessment was done by an athletic physiologist. Results: the active group showed a reduction in pain and improvement in quality of life. The power measurement and computer capability were equal in the active and passive group.

Conclusion:

	There was no clear answer as to reflexology having an effect on computer mouse injuries. Further study is needed as the results didn’t show a better coherence between the development in the statement of pain and the development in computer capability and raises a question on the choice of methods used.

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