Reflexology Flashcards
(53 cards)
A statutory service is
any service governs by statute i.e has a legal constitution setting out criteria for practice. In health, it relates to the service provided by the profession to be qualified and to be on the active register of practitioners.
Reflexology originated more than 5,000 years ago and can be traced back to which of the following countries?
Egypt
Reflexology developed out of zone therapy and the research and writing of who in the early 1900s?
William Fitzgerald, Joe Riley
Who is regarded as the mother of reflexology?
Eunice Ingham
Reflexology is a method of increasing life force through it’s respective zone by applied pressures on reflex points located where?
Hands, ears, face, feet
In reflexology, what is the term used to describe the paths that life force travels in the body?
Zones
According to reflexology, how many zones are in the body?
10
What was reflexology originally called?
Zone Therapy
Through what toe does Zone 1 pass?
Large toe, 1st toe
Which best describes the four horizontal lines that transverse the plantar surface of each foot?
Landmarks
In reflexology, which landmark is located just belie the ball if the foot?
diaphragm line
In reflexology, which landmark starts at the base of the fifth metatarsal and creates a line across to the foots medial longitudinal arch?
Waistline
Reflex points are located within the zones and reflect the body’s what?
organs and structures
define reflexology
reflexology is a natural therapy. it is the art of applying different pressure to reflexes of the hand or feet to bring about a state of deep relaxation, well being and to stimulate the body own healing power
Which technique is used to stimulate points within an entire zone or area during a reflexology treatment?
walking
Which of the following techniques is used to stimulate specific points within a zone during a reflexology treatment?
point work
What are the relaxation techniques called that are used in reflexology?
dessert
The sinus reflexes are located on which area of the foot?
Pads of toes
The sinus reflexes are located on which area of the foot?
Pads of toes
Which area of the foot contains the reflexes for the heart and lungs?
ball of foot
Which area(s) of the foot contains the reproductive reflexes?
Heels and ankles
Credited with being the founder of reflexology and especially “Zone Therapy”
Dr. William Fitzgerald
Credited with birthing reflexology and also mapping out the feet
Eunice Ingham
Reflexology Goal
To assist the body to return to a state of homeostasis, or balance
Benefits of Reflexology
1) Relieves and reduces stress and tension
2) improves the nerve and blood supply and circulation throughout the body
3) assists with detoxification
4) assists the body systems to achieve homeostasis and balance
