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9-14 Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine Reflex Point Therapy 

How Manual Therapists Choose
Where to put their Hands
Using the example of a client with
right hip pain and a diagnosis of
osteoarthritis of the both hips, this
issue of The Burnham Review looks
at how manual therapists and energy
medicine practitioners choose where
to put heir hands during a session and
the effect of reflex points on healing
and well being. The issue also covers
a variety of reflexes which can be
altered by pressure.  ...........Buy This Issue Today

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Highlighted References
PubMed Abstracts http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus

General References
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4. Skellam, L & Smith Oliver, J (2000).'Reflex Therapy' in: Charman, R A (ed) Complementary Therapy for
Physical Therapists, Butterworth & Heinemann, London, pages 186-195.
5. Jones, C. and C. Herbert (2007). Reflex Therapy, The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy [Full Text]
http://www.csp.org.uk/director/physiotherapyexplained/complementaryhealth/reflextherapy.cfm
6. The Burnham Review Web page (2009) http://www.theburnhamreview.com/Matrix_Energetics_Resour.php
7. Trumbower, R. D., V. J. Ravichandran, et al. (2008). "Altered multijoint reflex coordination is indicative of motor impairment level following stroke." Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc 2008: 3558-61. [Medline Abstract].
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http://jrm.medicaljournals.se/issue/39/2
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http://jrm.medicaljournals.se/issue/39/2
10. Sefton, J. M., C. A. Hicks-Little, et al. (2008). "Segmental spinal reflex adaptations associated with chronic ankle instability." Arch Phys Med Rehabil 89(10): 1991-5. [Medline Abstract].
11. Licciardone, J. C., K. G. Fulda, et al. (2007). "A case-control study of osteopathic palpatory findings in type 2 diabetes mellitus." Osteopath Med Prim Care 1: 6. [Full Text] http://www.om-pc.com/content/1/1/6
12. Neroev, V. V., M. V. Chuvilina, et al. (2006). "[Reflex therapy, massage, and manual therapy in the treatment of progressive myopia in children and adolescents]." Vestn Oftalmol 122(4): 20-4. [PubMed Abstract]
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Additional References for Symbols / Images of Reflex Points
Synchronizer Points for Self-Care www.KimberlyBurnhamPhD.com
Increasing Blood Flow Reflexively http://healthandlight.com/fir_tech2.htm
Reflex Points of the Colon www.bestcare-uk.com/colon_reflex_points.htm
Iridology and the Colon www.webnat.com/Irid/DigestiveColon13.asp
Reflexology http://www.omnimassage.com/Foot%20Fantasy/FF%20index.htm
Reflexology http://www.reflexologyinstitute.com/career_starterkit.php
Music and Astrology http://rosicruciannews.tripod.com/9news98.htm
Koryo Hand Acupuncture http://www.hyundai.co.in/orinetal_medicine1.asp
Acupuncture http://www.general-anaesthesia.com/images/acupuncture.html
Acupuncture Meridian www.dcfirst.com/acupuncture_meridian_poster.html
Five Element Theory http://www.acmysticrealms.com/5elements.pdf
Five Element Questionnaire http://www.albanyqigong.com/images/Five_Element_Questionnaire.pdf
Chapman's Neurolymphatic Reflex Chart http://www.sportstouch.com/ChapmansReflexes.htm
Nutritional Energy Reflex Points http://www.lexicon.net/equilibrium/eqcharts.html
Kinesiology Command Points http://www.lexicon.net/equilibrium/eqcharts.html
Acupoint Model http://www.maryamwebster.com/uploads/Image/accupointmodel.gif
Muscles and Meridian http://www.taiji-qigong.co.uk
Meridian Clock http://www.henkinenergytherapy.com/pdfs/HenkinEnergyTherapy-Meridians.pdf
Unwinding Meridians http://www.seed.org/jsobt/Journal3.pdf  and http://www.uiahe.com/images/pdf/entry_exit_points.pdf

 
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