Reflexology for Legs, Knees, Ankles 4 Studies: <previous 1 2 3 4 next >

Subject:

	Ankle Sprain

Study Conducted:	Country:	Institution:

	China		Beijing Forestry University Hospital

Citation:

	Shen, G. (1994). "Treatment of Ankle Sprain by Working on Relevant Reflex Areas of Hand and Foot." 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing : China Reflexology Association, pages 122-123

Synopsis:

	Patients who had ankle sprains were given hand and foot reflexology on appropriate reflexes and elevation of the ankle. The swelling went down within 3-4 days and the ankle was back to normal within a week. For more serious ankle sprains (lacerative fracture, laceration of ligament, large hematoma, etc.) patients needed 2-3 weeks to recover.

Conclusion:

	Foot reflexology was found to be effective for the relief of ankle sprain.

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