Reflexotherapy (Topical Term)

MESH (Reflexotherapy X Reflex therapy)

Dorland's med. dict. (reflexotherapy: treatment by irritation of any area of the body distant from the lesion)

Stedman's med. dict.: under therapy (reflex therapy, reflexotherapy: treatment of some morbid conditions by provoking a reflex action, as in household treatment of a nosebleed by piece of ice applied to the cervical spine)

Here are entered works on treatment of conditions by provoking a reflex action, for example, stopping a nosebleed by applying ice to the neck. Works on a form of massage in which pressure is applied to areas of the feet or hands to relax or promote healing in other parts of the body are entered under Reflexology (Therapy).

Note under Reflexology (Therapy)