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A foot massage is a great way to quickly relax and feel better. Foot massage, a Thai primary self-care custom, has been found to enhance blood circulation, relaxation, and one's own healing power. Below I have provided some related research.
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Immediate effects of a five-minute foot massage on patients in critical
care.
Hayes J, Cox C.
University of Hertfordshire, Centre for Research in Primary and Community Care,
Hatfield, UK.
Critical care can be considered to be a stressful environment at both
physiological and psychological levels for patients. In this article, a research
study in which a five-minute foot massage was offered to 25 patients (68
sessions in total) as a stress-reduction intervention is described.
A quasi-experimental repeated measures design was used to collect data before, during and after the intervention. Physiological data (heart rate, mean arterial blood pressure, respirations and peripheral oxygen saturation) were obtained from the patient bedside monitoring system.
A significant decrease in heart rate, blood pressure and respirations was
observed during the foot massage intervention. Results indicated foot massage
had the potential effect of increasing relaxation as evidenced by physiological
changes during the brief intervention administered to critically ill patients in
intensive care.
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The Effect of Foot Massage with Biofeedback: A Pilot Study to Enhance Health Promotion
Prapasri Jirayingmongkol, Supatra Chantein, Nuppawan Phengchomjan and Nitaya
Bhanggananda
Nursing and Health Sciences
Volume 4 Issue 3 Page A4 - September 2002
Proactive health-care services emphasize health promotion and the prevention of disabling conditions. Currently, in Thai society, the number of elderly with deteriorating health has increased. Therefore, self-care health promotion activities have become essential in order for the elderly to maintain their well-being. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of foot massage with biofeedback. Foot massage, a Thai primary self-care custom, has been found to enhance blood circulation, relaxation, and one's own healing power. In addition, touch has been found to stimulate secretion of endorphins and reduce pain and anxiety. It appears therefore that foot massage, or reflexology, promotes a healthy lifestyle for all age groups.
An experimental study, utilizing a pilot project in elderly health care, was employed to investigate the effects of biofeedback using foot massage. A pretest/post-test quasi-experimental design was used. The sample consisted of four men and 16 women (age range 61-69 years). Four trained researchers massaged the feet of the subjects and measured vital-sign changes. Biofeedback also was investigated before and after the foot massages. Results showed that the average biofeedback and temperature were lower before than after the foot massage (P < 0.01). The average pulse rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure, however, were found to be higher before rather than after the foot massage (P < 0.01). It was concluded that the foot massage provided good circulation, relaxation, and comfort.
All subjects expressed positive feelings when they received the foot massage (i.e. 'It is very nice that foot massage can relieve my joint pain, I am happy and comfortable'). These findings appear to indicate that foot massage is beneficial both for physical and mental conditions. Foot massage, however, is just one key to achieving a full range of primary health-care services. It needs to not only be performed by nurses. Families, also, can provide foot massage for the elderly, anywhere and anytime.
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