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51 Cards in this Set
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What is Reflexology?
(page 5) |
The practice of manipulating reflex areas in the feet and hands to affect corresponding parts of the body and organ systems.
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Who developed the concept of "Zone Theory" ?
(page 7) |
Dr. William Fitzgerald
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What is Dr. William Fitzgerald responsible for?
(page 7) |
Creating "Zone Theory"
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Who created the first "Map of the Foot"?
(page 7) |
Eunice Ingham
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What did Eunice Ingham create?
(page 7) |
The "Map of the Foot"
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What are some of the Health Responses commonly experienced in association with reflexology?
(page 14) |
Deep Relaxation
Sense of Well Being Increased Energy Temporary Cold or Flu-like symptoms Cold Sores A change in blodd sugar in diabetics Diarrhea 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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How do you treat a client experiencing certain health responses?
(page 11) |
Lighter
Shorter More frequent sessions |
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What are the lines that divide the foot?
(page 13) |
Tendon Lines
Diaphragm Waist Line Pelvic Line |
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Name the 4 Working Techniques
(page 19-20) |
Thumb Walking
Finger Walking Hooking In and Backing Up Rotating On A Point |
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On what surface(s) of the foot do you perform Thumb Walking?
(page 19) |
Bottom or Plantar surface
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On what surface(s) of the fott do you perform Finger Walking?
(page 20) |
Top or Dorsal surface and Sides
Bottom when working "Eyes and Ears" |
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What are the primary reflexes to use "Rotating on a Point"?
(page 20) |
Uterus/Prostate
Ovaries/Testes |
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What the primary reflexes to use "Hooking In and Backing Up"?
(page 20) |
Pituitary
Ileocecal Sigmoid |
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Name the 8 Relaxation Techniques
(page 15-18) |
Side To Side
Ankle Loosening Ankle Rotation Spinal Twist Metatarsal Kneading Toe Rotation Diaphragm Relaxer Diaphragm Deep Breathing Release |
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Describe the "Side To Side" relaxation technique
(page 15) |
Place hands on either side of the foot.
Palms come in contact with dorsal surface of foot just below the toes. Rapidly move hands back & forth in opposite motions to create a rocking or jostling motion. |
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Describe the "Ankle Loosening" relaxation tecnique
(page 16) |
Hook the base of both palms above the sides of the heel so the palms cover the medial & lateral malleoulus.
Rapidly move hands back & forth in opposite motions to create a rocking or jostling motion. |
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Describe the "Spinal Twist" relaxation technique
(page 17) |
Put both hands around the medial side of the foo with thumbs next to each other.
Start at the lower spine reflex area and slowly work your way superior on the spinal reflex. Keep the inferior hand steady and with the other hand perform a slight twisting motion. |
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Describe the "Metatarsel Kneading" relaxation technique
(page 17) |
With one hand in a loose fist apply pressure to the bottom of the lung reflex area.
With the other hand grasp the top surface of the foot in opposition to the loose fist on the bottom of the foot. Begin an alternating pushing and squeezing motion as you rock the foot towards the body, and then pull down/away from the body. |
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Describe the "Toe Rotation" relaxation technique
(page 18) |
Place fingers on the dorsum of the foot and the thumb on the plantar surface of the toes.
With the other hand grasp and slightly pull upwards on the big toe and rotate the toe in full circles. Repeat for each of the toes. |
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Describe the "Diaphragm Relaxer" technique
(page 18) |
With one hand grasp the toes and pull them slightly back/towards the body to open the ball of the foot.
Place the thumb of the other hand in a slightly upward position anywhere on the diaphragm line. Press in with the thumb, and with the other hand pull the foot slightly down into the thumb. Repeat the process across the entire diaphragm line. |
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Describe the "Diaphragm Deep Breathing Release" relaxation technique
(page 18) |
Place the ball of the thumb in the center of the diaphragm/solar plexus reflex allowing fingers to rest on the dorsal surface of the foot.
As the client takes a deep breath, pull the top of the foot into the thumb similar to the "Diaphragm Relaxer" technique. Repeat 2-3 times on each foot. |
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Identify the benefits of Reflexology
(page 10) |
Relaxation
Rid the body of toxins Increase Circulation Improve nerve sensation Assist body in Balance/Homeostasis Increase available energy Serves as preventative health care Non-Invasive Efficiency of addressing ALL systems of the body Simplicity |
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Name the 5 pinpoint reflexes
(page 20) |
Pituitary
Ileocecal Sigmoid Uterus/Prostate Ovaries/Testes |
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Define "Referral Areas"
(page 8) |
Specific areas of the body which correspond to each other
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Identify some examples of referral areas
(page 9) |
Hip = Shoulder
Upper Arm = Thigh Knee = Elbow Forearm = Calf Ankle = Wrist Hand = Foot Small Toes = Fingers Thumb = Big Toe |
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List the 10 Systems of the body
(page 32-52) |
Skeletal System
Muscular System Nervous System Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Endocrine System Lymphatic System Digestive System Urinary System Reproductive System |
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List the Main Reflexes of the Skeletal System
(page 32) |
The spine
All the bones of the body |
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List the Main Reflexes of the Muscular System
(page 35) |
All muscles reflexes are considered to be in their corresponding reflex area.
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List the Main Reflexes of the Nervous System
(page 36) |
Brain
Spinal Cord Nerves Solar Plexus |
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List the Main Reflexes of the Cardiovascular System
(page 40) |
Heart
Arteries Veins Capillaries |
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List the Main Reflexes of the Respiratory System
(page 42) |
Sinuses
Nose Throat Vocal Chords Larynx Trachea Bronchial Tubes Lungs Diaphragm |
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List the Main Reflexes of the Endocrine System
(page 44) |
Pituitary
Pineal Thymus Thyroid Parathyroids Adrenal Pancreas Gonads |
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List the Main Reflexes of the Lymphatic System
(page 46) |
Thymus
Tonsils Appendix Spleen Lymph Nodes |
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List the Main Reflexes of the Digestive System
(page 48) |
Mouth
Stomach Esophagus Duodenum Gall Bladder Pancreas Small Intestine Ileocecal Valve Large Intestine (which is made up of...) Ascending Colon Transverse Colon Descending Colon Sigmoid Flexure Liver |
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List the Main Reflexes of the Urinary System
(page 50) |
Kidneys
Ureter Bladder Urethra (not in book) |
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List the Main Reflexes of the Reproductive System
(page 52) |
Ovaries & Testes
Uterus & Prostate Fallopian Tubes & Spermatic Cord |
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Describe the function(s) of the Skeletal System
(page 32) |
Provides support
Protects organs & systems |
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Describe the function(s) of the Muscular System
(page 34) |
Movement
Generate Warmth |
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Describe the function(s) of the Nervous System
(page 36) |
Process Input Signals
Determines proper response to input signals Sends response signals to appropriate systems. |
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Describe the function(s) of the Cardiovascular System
(page 40) |
Pump oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
Carry waste products from the body to the proper filtering organs. |
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Describe the function(s) of the Respiratory System
(page 42) |
Breathe in Oxygen
Exhale CO2 Produce sound |
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Describe the function(s) of the Endocrine System
(page 44) |
Creates Hormones
Regulates hormone delivery Regulates body temperature |
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Describe the function(s) of the Lymphatic System
(page 46) |
Bathes all of the bodys cells in fluid
Carries away dead cells, waste and toxins |
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Describe the function(s) of the Digestive System
(page 48) |
Breakdown food
Absorb nutrients Eliminate food waste |
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Describe the function(s) of the Urinary System
(page 50) |
Eliminate toxins from the blood stream
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Describe the function(s) of the Reproductive System
(page 52) |
Carry on the species
Provide secondary gender characteristics |
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Definition of a "Main Reflex"
(page 31) |
A reflex within a specific system
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What are the differences between Hand and Feet reflexology
(page 54) |
Reflexes of hands are deeper
Each reflex area of the hand is smaller than those on the feet. Some reflex area on the hands overlap each other. |
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What are some reasons to work the hands instead of the feet?
(page 54) |
Client Self Help
Accessibility Foot Work is Contraindicated Sensitive Feet |
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What are the 3 rules for working with a client who is experiencing health responses
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Shorter
Lighter More frequently |
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What does it mean when you encounter tender areas of the feet?
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Congestion or blockage in the system relative to the area that is tender.
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