Reflexology Techniques Flashcards

Which technique involves applying steady, stationary pressure to a single reflex point for several seconds?

Answer: Holding point / stationary pressure

Holding point or stationary pressure involves placing the thumb or finger on one reflex and maintaining steady pressure without movement for a therapeutic effect.

In reflexology, what is the purpose of the 'lung press' technique?

Answer: To stimulate the chest/lung reflex area broadly using the flat of the hand

The lung press involves using the palm or flat of the working hand to compress the metatarsal area, broadly stimulating the chest and lung reflex zone.

What does 'toe rotation' accomplish in a reflexology session?

Answer: Loosens the toe joints and relaxes the head/neck reflex area

Toe rotation gently rotates each toe to loosen the metatarso-phalangeal joints and relax the head, neck, and sinus reflex areas in the toes.

What is the 'metatarsal kneading' technique used for in reflexology?

Answer: To compress and spread the metatarsal heads, stimulating the chest/lung zone

Metatarsal kneading uses both hands to compress the metatarsal heads from the sides, stimulating the lung and chest reflex zone and relaxing the foot.

When a reflexologist uses the 'ankle rotation' technique, what is the primary purpose?

Answer: To relax the ankle joint and stimulate the pelvic and hip reflex areas

Ankle rotation relaxes the ankle joint while simultaneously stimulating the lymphatic, pelvic, and hip reflex areas located around the ankle.

Why should a reflexologist avoid working over broken skin, cuts, or open wounds on the foot?

Answer: It poses a risk of infection and can cause the client pain

Working over broken skin, cuts, or open wounds risks introducing infection and causes unnecessary pain, so those areas must be avoided or the session deferred.