Immediate effects of foot massage and reflexology combined with aromatherapy on blood pressure and heart rate in individuals with hypertension: A pilot study

Abstract

Study aim: Chronic hypertension is a significant health issue that can result in serious adverse cardiovascular events. There is inadequate evidence to confirm the beneficial effects of aroma foot massage and reflexology on blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) in individuals with hypertension. Consequently, this study sought to investigate the immediate impact of a combination of foot massage, reflexology, and aromatherapy on BP and HR in hypertensive patients.

Keywords

• foot massage
• reflexology
• aromatherapy
• hypertension
• blood pressure