MAS 1005 Chapter 16 – Flashcards
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Foot reflexology is based on the theory that __ applied to specific reflexes or areas on the feet produces a change in a corresponding part of the body
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pressure
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Physician William Fitzgerald popularized a treatment called __ therapy in 1917, which is the theoretical base for modern reflexology
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zone
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Eunice Ingham made detailed __ of the feet to show which areas of the body correspond to the specific spots on the feet
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chart
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According to zone therapy, the body is divided into 10 ___ zones
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imaginary
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These zones have endpoints in the __, __, and __
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feet, hands, top of head
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Ingham believed that reflexology dissolved ___ deposits in the feet
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chyrstalline
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Most reflexology techniques can be categorized as __, __, or __ __
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compression, friction, or joint mobilization
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The __ technique is used to apply pressure quickly and systematically to points along the bottoms of the feet
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finger
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In the __ and __ technique direct pressure is applied by moving the foot into the finger or thumb
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press and flex
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__ __ are used for the spinal twist, toe rotation, and ankle rotation
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joint mobilization
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In the 1930s-1940s modern foot reflexology was developed in the United States by a Joseph Riley b William Fitzgerald c Eunice Ingham d Ida Rolf
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c
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The primary technique in foot reflexology is a vibration of the sole of the feet b stroking the tops and bottoms of the feet c joint movements of the toes d direct pressure to the areas of the feet
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d
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According to zone therapy theory, pressure applied anywhere in the zone affects the a entire zone b adjacent zone c entire body d corresponding area of the brain
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a
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The diaphragm guideline that divides the body into the chest and abdominal cavities is located a at the base of the toes in the webbing b on the heel, typically where the tougher heel changes into the softer arch c along the base of the metatarsals heads of all toes from the medial to lateral foot d along the longitudinal tendon in the foot
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C
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In positioning the receiver of reflexology, a bolster is usually placed a under the ankles b under the knees c behind the neck d behind the lower back
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b
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On which foot is the corresponding reflex area for the heart? a left foot b right foot c left ankle d both feet
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b
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On which foot is the corresponding reflex area for the kidneys a left foot only b right foot only c outside ankles d bottoms of both feet
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a
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According to reflexology theory, where would you apply pressure to work the sinuses? a at the heel of both feet b at the heel of the left foot c on the toe pads of both feet d on the arch of both feet
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c
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Which of the following best describes the use of lubricant when applying reflexology techniques like thumbwalking? a plentiful b sparingly c enough for sliding d none
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d
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Which of the following techniques is best for applying deep pressure to a specific reflex on the bottom of a foot? a thumbwalking b fingerwalking c hook and backup d tapotement
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c
