A pilot study of the effectiveness of reflexology in treating idiopathic constipation in women

Susan Woodward; Christine Norton; K Louise Barriball

doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2009.06.002

A pilot study of the effectiveness of reflexology in treating idiopathic constipation in women

Susan Woodward, Christine Norton, K Louise Barriball

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Abstract

Constipation is a common problem in the UK, affecting up to 20% of the population. Reflexologists claim that reflexology can be beneficial in the treatment of constipation. The aim of this exploratory pilot study was to determine the effectiveness of reflexology in treating idiopathic constipation in women and it is the first study of the effectiveness of reflexology for the treatment of women with idiopathic constipation defined according to Rome II criteria.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	41-6
Number of pages	6
Journal	Complementary therapies in clinical practice
Volume	16
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2009.06.002
Publication status	Published - 2010

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