Reflex Zone Therapy for Health Professionals

This book provides the clearest and most authoritative up-to-date textbook on reflex zone therapy (RZT). It aims to answer the needs and questions of the healthcare practitioner who is coming to the study and practice of this subject. Reflex zone therapy provides a way to treat the whole person through the small surface of the feet. Its effects are to support all physiological and psychological mechanismsand, where specific function is defective, to stimulate innate healing abilities when they have deteriorated. While it may be used as first aid to relieve pain and muscle spasm, or, cover a series of treatments, to relieve specific physical complaints, its primary purpose is to strengthen and support all functions.

This book covers the basis and theory of RZT, including the scientific basis of its action. It also covers the basics of RZT practice assessment, interpretation and treatment through a variety of different strokes, holds and pressure techniques. In addition, the reflex zones of the body are described ad illustrated in detail, and the affects of treatment in various different client groups are covered in depth. Aimed very specifically at the reader with a background and understanding of healthcare practice, especially nursing, midwifery and manual therapies. Emphasises safe and responsible practice for both client and therapist. Emphasises treatment of usually shrouded causes of illness lying in the background. Explains first aid treatment to relieve stress and common disorders in home and clinical situations.

Special emphasis is given to and explanation is provided Considerations to be taken into account when treating children, the elderly and during pregnancy. Suggested techniques for symptomatic treatment for acute pain and malfunction. Treatment of the back, the hands and the feet. Hints on self-help measures which will further consolidate treatment. How to palpate the feet and the tissue changes that can be detected