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Reflexology as a Complementary Therapy: A Critical Review Toward a Definition Based on Its Neurophysiological Action

2025-10-30

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Reflexology is a complementary therapy based on the stimulation of reflex zones located in the feet and hands. Its objective is to induce physiological responses remotely in the body, and its action is based on reflex mechanisms that operate through polysynaptic networks. This intervention promotes relaxation and physical and emotional self-regulation processes within an integrative clinical care approach.The dive...

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10.20944/preprints202510.2358.v1
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