The Research: Benefits of a foot Massage
You Deserve a Foot Massage
Foot massage offers a multitude of benefits for improving sleep quality and promoting a better night’s rest. It works wonders in inducing deep relaxation, effectively reducing stress and anxiety that may otherwise disrupt falling asleep easily. By improving blood circulation, foot massage facilitates the delivery of essential oxygen and nutrients to the body, fostering a state of relaxation conducive to better sleep.
Scientifcally Proven Benefits
Clinical studies showed results showed significant improvements in sleep quality. These positive effects of foot massage with lavender and sweet orange essential oils were statistically significant. Aromatherapy, particularly with lavender oil and sweet orange essential oil, could be beneficial in improving sleep quality .
Scientific Research — 1
The effects of foot massage on hemodialysis patients’ sleep quality and restless leg syndrome: a comparison of lavender and sweet orange essential oil topical application.
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Abstract
Hemodialysis (HD) patients suffer more sleep problems (poor sleep quality and restless leg syndrome [RLS]). Complementary therapy, especially massage with aromatherapy oil is one of the non-pharmacological treatment options with less adverse effects than routine methods. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of foot massage with of lavender and orange essential oil on HD patients’ sleep quality and RLS.
Results: The mean score of sleep quality and RLS in the intervention groups were significantly different compare with the control group in all three time of data collecting (p<0 001).
Conclusions: Aromatherapy prepared with lavender oil and sweet orange may be recommended to increase sleep quality and RLS level of the HD patients.
Scientific Research — 2
The Effect of Foot Massage Applied to Patients With Congestive Heart Failure on Peripheral Edema and Sleep Quality: A Randomized Controlled Study.
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This randomized experimental study was conducted to determine the effect of foot massage on peripheral edema and sleep quality in patients with heart failure. The study sample comprised 60 adult patients (30 intervention and 30 control groups) who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate in the study. In the intervention group, foot massage was applied once a day for 10 minutes on each foot for a total of 7 days and then peripheral edema and sleep quality were evaluated. No application was made to the control group. Data were collected using a personal information form, a foot measurement record form for monitoring peripheral edema, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Forms were completed at the beginning of administration and at the follow-up at the end of 7 days (baseline and last follow-up). Statistically significant improvements were found in peripheral edema and sleep quality levels of the intervention group compared with the control group, starting from the fourth session of the foot massage application (P < .001).
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