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Reflexology Flashcards

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A statutory service is

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any service governs by statute i.e has a legal constitution setting out criteria for practice. In health, it relates to the service provided by the profession to be qualified and to be on the active register of practitioners.

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Reflexology originated more than 5,000 years ago and can be traced back to which of the following countries?

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Egypt

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Reflexology developed out of zone therapy and the research and writing of who in the early 1900s?

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William Fitzgerald, Joe Riley

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Who is regarded as the mother of reflexology?

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Eunice Ingham

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5
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Reflexology is a method of increasing life force through it’s respective zone by applied pressures on reflex points located where?

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Hands, ears, face, feet

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In reflexology, what is the term used to describe the paths that life force travels in the body?

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Zones

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According to reflexology, how many zones are in the body?

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10

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What was reflexology originally called?

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Zone Therapy

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Through what toe does Zone 1 pass?

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Large toe, 1st toe

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Which best describes the four horizontal lines that transverse the plantar surface of each foot?

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Landmarks

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In reflexology, which landmark is located just belie the ball if the foot?

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diaphragm line

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12
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In reflexology, which landmark starts at the base of the fifth metatarsal and creates a line across to the foots medial longitudinal arch?

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Waistline

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13
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Reflex points are located within the zones and reflect the body’s what?

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organs and structures

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14
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define reflexology

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reflexology is a natural therapy. it is the art of applying different pressure to reflexes of the hand or feet to bring about a state of deep relaxation, well being and to stimulate the body own healing power

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15
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Which technique is used to stimulate points within an entire zone or area during a reflexology treatment?

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walking

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16
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Which of the following techniques is used to stimulate specific points within a zone during a reflexology treatment?

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point work

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17
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What are the relaxation techniques called that are used in reflexology?

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dessert

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18
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The sinus reflexes are located on which area of the foot?

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Pads of toes

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19
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The sinus reflexes are located on which area of the foot?
Pads of toes
Which area of the foot contains the reflexes for the heart and lungs?

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ball of foot

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20
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Which area(s) of the foot contains the reproductive reflexes?

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Heels and ankles

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21
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Credited with being the founder of reflexology and especially “Zone Therapy”

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Dr. William Fitzgerald

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22
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Credited with birthing reflexology and also mapping out the feet

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Eunice Ingham

23
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Reflexology Goal

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To assist the body to return to a state of homeostasis, or balance

24
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Benefits of Reflexology

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1) Relieves and reduces stress and tension
2) improves the nerve and blood supply and circulation throughout the body
3) assists with detoxification
4) assists the body systems to achieve homeostasis and balance

25
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Reflexology Systems

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Nervous System

2) Endocrine System
3) muscular system
4) Circulatory/Respiratory System

26
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List Parts of Spine

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7 Cervical
12 Thoracic
5 Lumbar
5 Sacral
4 Coccygeal
27
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What is the skeleton?

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It supports the muscles, protects the vital organs, and allows movement of the body.

28
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What do bones do?

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They are factories, producing red and white blood cells, as well as platelets

29
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What is calcium necessary for?

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The clotting of blood, beating of the heart, contractions of muscles, and for the functioning of the nervous system

30
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What does the central nervous system consist of?

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  1. Brain
  2. Spinal Cord
  3. Brain Stem
31
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What is the peripheral nervous system consists of?

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The extensions of nerves from the spinal cord into all parts of the body.

32
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What does the endocrine glands do?

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manufactures hormones,

33
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What are 3 functions of a pituitary gland?

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1) intiates labor
2) produces prolactin, which stimulates milk production in the breast
3) balances cell production

34
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What does the Pineal Gland secrete?

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Melatonin

35
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Under Activity (Hypo-Activity) Thyroid

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Constipation
Low blood pressure
Low heart & breathing rate

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Over Activity (Hyper-Activity) Thyroid

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Diarrhea
High blood Pressure
High heart & breathing rate

37
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What does the Thymus influence?

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The development of lymph tissue throughout the body

38
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3 Main Functions of Adrenal Glands

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produce the “stress” hormone- adrenaline

produce hormones of the cortisone family

produce sex hormones and help to balance sex hormone production

39
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What does diabetes do?

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Can cause your blood sugar to rise to dangerous levels

40
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The Sex Glands (What do the ovaries produce?)

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Two hormones, Estrogen and Progesterone

41
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The Sex Glands (What do testes produce)

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Testosterone as well as sperm

42
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What are Arteries?

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Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart

43
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What are veins?

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Blood vessels that carry de-oxygenated blood back to the heart

44
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What are capillaries?

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Blood vessels that allow blood cells to pass through one at a time. Where the gas exchange takes place

45
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Asthma (HELPER AREAS)

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Chest and Lung area

  1. Thoracic Vertebrae
  2. Adrenal Glands
  3. Digestive System
  4. Ileo-cecal valve
  5. Colon
  6. Diaphragm and Solar Plexus
46
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Constipation (HELPER AREAS)

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  1. Thyroid
  2. Liver
  3. Gallbladder
  4. Spleen
  5. Adrenal Glands
  6. Lumbar
  7. Ileo-cecal Valve and Sigmoid
47
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Menstrual Cramps (HELPER AREAS)

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  1. Uterus, Ovaries, Fallopian Tubes
  2. Lumbar
  3. Diaphragm and Solar Plexus
48
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Diabetes (HELPER AREAS)

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  1. Pancreas
  2. Endocrine System
  3. Liver
  4. Digestive System
  5. Sciatic Nerve
49
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Headaches (HELPER AREAS)

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  1. 1st toe
  2. Endocrine System
  3. Spine
  4. Diaphragm and Solar Plexus
50
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insomnia (HELPER AREAS)

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  1. Diaphragm and Solar Plexus
  2. Endocrine System
  3. Nervous System
51
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Sinus) (HELPER AREAS)

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  1. All the toes
  2. Chest and Lung area
  3. Cervical Vertebrae
  4. Thoracic Vertebrae
  5. Ileo-cecal Valve
  6. Intestines
  7. Adrenal Glands
52
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Ulcers (HELPER AREAS)

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  1. Stomach
  2. Duodenum
  3. Adrenal Glands
  4. Diaphragm and Solar Plexus
53
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Immune System/ Fatigue (HELPER AREAS)

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  1. Lymphatic System
  2. Thymus
  3. Spleen
  4. Liver
  5. Endocrine System (specifical adrenals)

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