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Subject:

	Urinary Bladder, Frequent Urination

Study Conducted:	Country:	Institution:

	Hong Kong, China		Rwo-Shr Health Institute International

Citation:

	Yau, K., Mak, HL, Cheon WC., Wong T., Liu YS., Tong, WM., “Effects of Foot Reflexology on Patients with Symptomatic Idiopathic Detrusor Overactivity.” International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, 2006 Sep 27.

Synopsis:

109 women with symptomatic idiopathic detrusor overactivity (frequent urination) were randomly divided in two groups. The experimental group was given foot reflexology and the control group non-specific foot massage. Both groups were given 45 minutes sessions for 21 days to measure daytime and 24 hr frequency in urination and number of incon-tinence episodes. All the women kept a 24 hr diary of voiding before and after sessions. Also a visual analogue scale (VAS) was done to assess their feelings on the outcome. Results: There was a significant change in the daytime frequency in the reflexology group compared to the control group and a decrease in the 24hr micturition frequency in both groups.

Conclusion:

	Foot reflexology was shown to be more effective than non-specific massage in reducing daytime micturition frequency for patients with idiopathic detrusor overactivity.

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