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Subject:

	Gynecological Surgery

Study Conducted:	Country:	Institution:

	Switzerland		Not indicated.

Citation:

	Kesselring, A., "Foot Reflexology: An Intervention Study." Forschende Komplemental Medizin, 1994, Supplement 1, pages 38-40.

Synopsis:

	130 patients, divided into 2 control groups were given foot reflexology sessions for 5 days the day after gynecological surgery. The first group received simple reflexology and the other personal conversation. Results: Results showed an increase in abdominal pain during sessions and therefore, reflexology is not recommended for post gynecological surgeries.

Conclusion:

	Foot reflexology was not found to be effective for post gynecological surgeries.

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