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Reflexology

Foot and Hand

TermDefinition
Dr William Fitzgerald Discovered zone therapy
Zone Therapy Energy Pathways
Eunice Ingham Started Reflexology
Reflexology Manipulating reflex areas in the feet and hands
How many zones does the body have 10
Reflexologists DO NOT DO: Diagnose Prescribe Make claims about specific results
Objects used in zone therapy Rubber bands combs clamps
Contraindication definition something (such as a symptom or condition) that makes a particular treatment or procedure inadvisable.
Contraindication examples • Open wounds • Skin rashes(athletes foot) • Cancer patient (chemo or radiation) • Arthritis in hands or foot • Thrombosis(clots) • Diabetes • Psoriasis • Pregnant woman ○ 1st 6 weeks of pregnancy ○ History of miscarriage
When the feet cant be worked , whats the alternative. Referal Areas
Referal areas Specific areas which correspond to each other
Hip refers to Shoulder
Upper Arm refers to Thigh
Knee refers to Elbow
Foreamr refers to Calf
Ankle refers to Wrist
Hand refers to Foot
Small toes refer to Fingers
Thumb refer to Big toe
Back of hand refers to Top of foot
Top of foot refers to Back of hand
Main reflex A reflex within a specific system
Bones Resevoir for most of the bodies minerals
Where is 99% percent of the bodies calcium stored Bones Skeletal system
26 bones and 4 curved areas Spine and the foot
How do muscles function contraction and relaxation
Nervous System intricate link to all the systems of the body
Primary task of the heart Pump vital oxygen and nutrients to all of the tissues of the body
Relaxation Techniques
Skeletal system Central stucture of support
Muscular system all Muscles bones and organs usally holds tension
Nervous system The intricate link to all the systems of the body.
Sensory organs eyes - ears - nose - mouth - skin
Cardio vascular system Pumps vital oxygen and nutrients to all the tissues of the body
Respitory system Resposible for breathing
Zone segments run which direction Vertically
If somoene is sick 3 rules not to over burden the system Work shorter, lighter and more often
Benefits of reflexology Relaxation - Increase energy
4 lines that seperate the foot into different regions Diaphram - waist - pelvic - tendon
The bottom of the foot is called the _______surface Plantar surface
The top of the foot is called the ____________surface Dorsal surface
The skeletal system is part of the _________ reflex Thoracic
The respitory system is part of the_________reflex Lungs
The nervous system is part of the ___________reflex Spinal cord
The Cardivascular system is part of the __________reflex Heart
The sensory system is part of the _____________reflex Eye
Endocrine system Regulates body functions
Lymphatic system collects waste
Digestive system Absorbs food and eliminates waste
Urinary system responsible for eliminating toxins from the bloodstream
Reproductive system Produces male and female hormones
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