Is this course work that you have to do?

Are you looking for HP members to give you the answers. Do you not have this information yourself?

Patchouli

if i had this information myself i wouldnt be asking for help. the book i have for reflex doesnt give contra indications or anythin. thanks for ur help by the way.

The book you have?

Do you not have course notes? A tutor?

What kind of course are you doing that does not supply these details?

I would be asking for my money back if I were you.

Patchouli

I agree with Patchouli here Weepea,

I have just posted a reply to your question on reflex and MS. Do tell us what books you have on your course. When I did my reflex I had a book that contained all the contraindications plus every medical conditon etc.

I would seriously be asking your tutor what is going on.

R

if i had this information myself i wouldnt be asking for help. the book i have for reflex doesnt give contra indications or anythin. thanks for ur help by the way.

:)As there is no scientific evidence that Reflexology works then there are no contra-indications.:)

Healistic has a good point. If reflexology isn't scentifically proven and often considered a placebo and just a relaxing foot massage, the contraindications would just be the same for massage, ie DVT and circulation disorders, skin conditions - infections and diabetic foot ulcers or otherwise, and other localised compliants.

Like Patchouli & Enchanted, why haven't you got a proper text book or course notes?

Best Wishes

Reflex Pixie

Like Patchouli & Enchanted, why haven't you got a proper text book or course notes?

Best Wishes

Reflex Pixie

Hi Reiki Pixie.

I was assuming that it was a general enquiry.

I don't believe that anyone teaches without at the very least handouts for students?

Hi Weepea

I just wanted you to know that, even with a recognised textbook and lots of notes from a teacher, there are many of us in our class who still get confused between contra-indications and contra-actions. You're not alone!

The difference is that a contra-indication is something that indicates that a treatment should not be performed at all, or that the treatment should be modified. If you take the term to pieces it means "something that indicates against", which should make it clearer.

However, a contra-action is something which arises as a result of treatment which is bad instead of good.

If you're looking for a better book, Susan Cressy's "Reflexology" is the one recommended for the VTCT course I'm taking.

You may also get some joy out of googling on "reflexology contra action" or something like it.

My final piece of advice to you is go to your tutor and ask them for more help. If they can't help you further, then complain to the college. If, as you say, you've had lots of time off sick, then they should be able to give you access to additional support to help you catch up.

If you're doing the course by distance learning, then my advice is to find a local college that is teaching reflexology and go and see what is in their library. You don't have to be a member of the college to do that!

Good luck

Hi ya healistic

Well something isn't right?

Like your link about contraindications, commonsense at last!

RP

hi everyone

em....i was told there arent any contraindications to reflex as it helps all conditions, so why is weepea even getting this question? or am i wrong?

jh x

Hi ya jennahunni

Whether we like it or not, most professional training courses do cover a long list of contraindications for reflexology. Personally I think a lot of it is humbug, but we have sometimes have to jump through these hoops to do what we have to do, to get the diploma and insurance cover. To work in a clinic the clinical manager will demand insurance coverage, so they don't get sued for injuries and malpractice. This is real life and the way of the world. Nonsense, probably, but how much of every day life is complete nonsense?

Anycase, I think the issue underlining this thread is: why is someone asking a question that should be covered within a training course?

Best Wishes

RP

Dear Weepea

Just to clarify a few things; a recognised course is duty bound to inform you about contraindications. Whether or not Reflexology is scientifically proven or not is irrelevant. The fact is that for insurance purposes (amongst other reasons) it is essential that you do not aggravate any existing condition. I have to disagree that it is not important to learn about these conditions, any discerning practitioner should have enough respect for their client and their illness to not want to jeopardise their recovery from the condition by treating a reflex linked to the corresponding body part/organ/gland which could possibly aggravate it. Surely, the idea is to give sound advice to members asking for it, not to give an opinion? If, as Reflexology practitioners, we believe Reflexology works, then we we also believe that there could be reasons for contraindications.

Sorry to rant.

Do your own homework luv

Hi

The Reflexology Forum produced a Contra and Cautions list that all members of the Forum recieived September 2003 I think. Perhaps go to Forum website to get a downlaod or contact your membership org.

If you are a student or full member of AoR you will find it in downloads under members area or get a list from your tutor.

Forum's list was produced by many reflexologists working together to agree a common list with rationale. Of course, some organisations may have more or less than listed!

Good luck!
GG

athlete's foot, warts, veruccas, early pregnancy,thrombosis, anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol, heart and circulatory problems, skin diseases/disorders, diabetes, high/low blood pressure, arthritis, recent hemmorage/swelling, epilepsy, recent scar tissue,recent surgery(within 6 months ago), undiagnosed pain ,bumps or swelling
i hope this helps

Welcome to Hp, Danni.

Hope you don't mind me saying that this is bit of a textbook listing just to pass an exam.

In real life: epilepsy, early pregnancy, arthritis, diabetes (unless foot disorder - of course so hand, face or ear reflex can be used instead) are not always contraindications to reflexology practice. In fact they are indications to reflexology practice. Otherwise you are reducing reflexology to a relaxing foot massage for someone with no medical problems, rather than a powerful system of natural healing!

Best Wishes

Reflex Pixie

Most reflexologists I know take elastoplasts with them so that they can cover any skin problem such as a verrucca, cut or abrasion. I usually find there is a way of treating conditions. I have treated people with high and low blood pressure and epilepsy and found that they do benefit from the treatment afterall the point of reflexology is to encourage the body to rebalance itself.

Binah
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I have a client whos blood pressure has gone from sky high to near normal in 7 treatments , she is utterly convinced the reflexology has done this

I was at an area group leaders' meeting last week and we were told that the contraindications are listed by the insurers. You can get the AoR's list from the members' area on the website. Not sure about other professional bodies though.