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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2025

Is it possible to foot reflexology for infants with sensorineural hearing loss?

Min Ai, Hang-Hang Zhang, Jun-Bang Feng, Chuan-Ming Li, Wen-Jing Wang, Meng-Die Hu

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Min AiDepartment of Anesthesiology, Nanan District People's Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing 400060, China.
Hang-Hang ZhangDepartment of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Chongqing Bishan District Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Chongqing 402760, China.
Jun-Bang FengDepartment of Medical Imaging, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing 400014, China.
Chuan-Ming LiDepartment of Medical Imaging, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing 400014, China.
Wen-Jing WangDepartment of Medical Imaging, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing 400014, China.
Meng-Die HuDepartment of Medical Imaging, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing 400014, China. 1356582512@qq.com.

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Abstract

Foot reflexology is a non-invasive and safe complementary therapy that works by massaging the reflex zones of the feet and exerts systemic or whole-body regulation through meridian nerve conduction. This therapy is commonly used in the treatment of various conditions such as autism and Parkinson's disease. However, there is limited reporting on the use of foot reflexology therapy for infants with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Currently, there is no definitive conclusion on how foot reflexology therapy can influence hearing. This editorial holds some guiding significance regarding this clinical issue. The aim is to present physiological evidence of how foot reflexology therapy can impact infants with SNHL, thereby enhancing clinician's awareness of foot reflexology in treating infants with SNHL.

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Foot reflexologyFuture perspectivesLimitationsNeural conductionSensorineural Hearing Loss

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