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Reflexology is: The practice of...
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The practice of manipulating reflex areas in the feet and hands. These reflex areas correspond to specific body parts and organs.
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Reflexology supports the premise of a relationship between, what?
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Areas of the hands and feet to specific parts of the body.
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Who is credited with creating the term "zone therapy"
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Dr William Fitzgerald
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Dr. William Fitzgerald used the theory of energy pathways as a basis for a method called
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Zone Therapy
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Who is credited with the 20th century "map of the feet"
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Eunice Ingham
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Eunice Ingham was responsible creating the
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Map Of The Feet
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Energy Pathways are also called __________
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Zones
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Zones refer to _________ ________
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Energy Pathways
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How many zones are there?
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10 (ten)
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Describe how zones are traced on the human body
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Zones run vertically the whole length of the body.
(Parasagittal Planes) |
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The relationship of parts of the body that exist in the same zone as another part of the body is called
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Referral System
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Specific areas within a zone, which correspond to each other are called
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Referral Areas
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What is the key to successful reflexology?
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Intent
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Hip
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Shoulder
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Shoulder
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Hip
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Upper Arm
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Thigh
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Thigh
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Upper Arm
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Knee
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Elbow
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Elbow
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Knee
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Calf
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Forearm (inner/anterior)
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Ankle
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Wrist
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Wrist
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Ankle
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Hand
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Foot
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Foot
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Hand
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Small Toes
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Fingers
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Fingers
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Small Toes
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Thumb
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Big Toe
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Big Toe
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Thumb
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Back of the Hand
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Top of the Foot
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Top of the Foot
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Back of the Hand
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Forearm (inner/anterior)
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Calf
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Forearm (outer/posterior)
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Shin
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Palm of Hand
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Sole of Foot
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Name the associated Referral Area for the Sole of Foot
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Palm of Hand
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Name 3 things Reflexologists DO NOT do
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1) Diagnose
2) Prescribe 3) Make claims about specific results |
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Name some of the benefits of Reflexology
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Relaxation
Rid the body of toxins Increase circulation of blood & lymph fluids Increase Nerve Sensation Balance (homeostasis) Increase Energy Prevention Non-Invasive Efficiency Simplicity |
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What is the best time between reflexology treatments?
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24 hours
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When considering Reflexology Treatments, what are the 3 guidlines
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Shorter
Lighter More Often |
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Name some of Reflexology's contraindications
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Open Wound
Rash Cancer Arthritis Phlebitis Thrombosis Diabetes Pregnancy |
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Name some of the typical Health Responses besides deep relaxation and a sense of well-being
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Increased Energy
Temporary cold or flu-like symptoms Cold Sores A change in blood sugar in diabetes Diarreha Changes in the menstrual cycle Changes in the skin Changes in sleep patterns Memories or surfacing emotions Lightheadedness Perspiration and chills |
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Name the 8 Relaxation Techniques
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#1 Side To Side
#2 Ankle Loosening #3 Ankle Rotation #4 Spinal Twist #5 Metatarsal Kneading #6 Toe Rotation #7 Diaphragm Relaxer #8 Diaphragm Deep Breathing Release |
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Name the 4 Hand Techniques
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#1 Thumb Walking
#2 Finger Walking #3 Hooking In and Backing Up #4 Rotating on a Point |
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What is a Main Reflex?
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A reflex that is within a specific system.
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Name the 11 Systems in Reflexology
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Skeletal
Muscular Nervous Sensory Cardiovascular Respiratory Endocrine Lymphatic Digestive Urinary Reproductive |
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What are the main reflexes of the Skeletal system?
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Every bone
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What are the main reflexes of the Muscular system?
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Every muscle
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What are the main reflexes of the Nervous system?
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Brain
Spinal Cord Nerves Solar Plexus |
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What are the main reflexes of the Sensory Organ reflex areas?
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Eyes
Nose Mouth Ears Skin |
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What are the main reflexes of the Cardiovascular system?
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Heart
Arteries Capillaries Veins |
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What are the main reflexes of the Respiratory system?
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Sinus
Nose Throat Vocal Chords Larynx Trachea Bronchial Tubes Lungs Diaphragm |
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What are the main reflexes of the Endocrine system?
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Pituitary gland
Pineal gland Thyroid Parathyroids Thymus Adrenal glands Pancreas Gonads |
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What are the main reflexes of the Lymphatic system?
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Spleen
Thymus Tonsils Appendix |
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What are the main reflexes of the Digestive system?
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Mouth
Esophagus Stomach Duodenum Small Intestine Ileocecal Valve Ascending Colon Transverse Colon Descending Colon Sigmoid Flexure Pancreas Gall Bladder Liver |
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What are the main reflexes of the Urinary system?
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Kidneys
Ureter Bladder Urethra |
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What are the main reflexes of the Reproductive system?
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Ovaries
Testes Uterus Prostate |
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What is the function of the Skeletal system?
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Provides framework and support
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What is the function of the Muscular system?
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Provides movement
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What is the function of the Nervous system?
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1) Perceive & Process info from the environment
2) Creates response to stimulus |
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What is the function of the Sensory Organs?
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Perceives environment and sends signals to brain and spinal cord.
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What is the function of the Cardiovascular system?
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1) Pumps blood
2) Carries oxygen & blood |
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What is the function of the Respiratory system?
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1) Exchange O2 for CO2
2) Produce sound |
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What is the function of the Endocrine system?
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Create hormones that regulate body functions
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What is the function of the Lymphatic system?
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1) Cleans the spaces between cells & vessels
2) Support the immune system 3) Creates white blood cells |
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What is the function of the Digestive system?
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1) Breakdown food
2) Asorb nutrients from food 3) Eliminate waste |
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What is the function of the Urinary system?
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1) Filters Blood
2) Eliminates liquid waste |
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What is the function of the Reproductive system?
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1) Control reproductive abilities
2) Responsible for secondary Male & Female characteristics |
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Spinal Areas Treatment Patterns works what reflex(es)
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Spine
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Ball of Foot Treatment Patterns works what reflex(es)
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Lung
Heart Bronchial Tubes Esophagus Diaphragm Shoulder |
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Waist Line to Diaphragm Line Treatment Patterns works what reflex(es)
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Adrenals
Spleen Kidneys Liver Gallbladder Stomach Pancreas |
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Waist To Pelvic Line Treatment Patterns works what reflex(es)
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Colon (ascending, transverse, descending)
Small Intestine Ureter Lumbar Vertebrae Sacrum |
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Toes Treatment Patterns works what reflex(es)
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Nerves
Sinuses Fingers Head Throat |
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The Top of Foot - the Dorsal Surface Treatment Patterns works what reflex(es)
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Chest
Lung Breast |
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Side of the Foot Treatment Patterns works what reflex(es)
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Leg
Hip Knee Elbow |
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The "Rotating On A Point" technique is used for what two pinpoint reflexes?
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Uterus/Prostate
Ovary/Testes |
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The "Hooking In and Backing Up" technique is used for what three pinpoint reflexes?
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Pituitary Gland
Ileocecal Valve Sigmoid Flexure |
