Reflexological Therapy Induces a State of Balance in Autonomic Nervous System

IŞIK B., Aydin D., Arslan M., Dane S.

CLINICAL AND INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE, cilt.38, sa.4, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 38 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2015
  • Dergi Adı: CLINICAL AND INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Purpose: Reflexology activate all body systems physically, mentally and emotionally by relieving pain and relaxing the body, in a manner similar to acupuncture and cupping therapies. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of reflexological therapy on heart rate variability (HRV) parameters in a healthy population.