ARCB Reflexology case studies
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The ARCB Reflexology Certification Examination is the assessment used by the American Reflexology Certification Board (ARCB) to certify reflexology practitioners who demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to deliver professional reflexology services. ARCB describes itself as the only national reflexology certifying organization in the United States that uses a psychometrically valid exam. The ARCB Reflexology case studies are 5 cases and about 2,097 words.
1Session Time-Limit Triage for a Client with Bilateral Foot Pain
A 58-year-old client books a 50-minute foot reflexology session. She reports a 3-week history of aching along the medial arch of both feet, worse after standing at work, with no swelling, bruising, or redness.
476 words, about 2 min2Hand Reflexology for a Client with Recent Wrist Fracture
A 41-year-old client requests hand reflexology for stress and sleep support. Six weeks ago he had a distal radius fracture of the right wrist treated conservatively with a cast, which was removed 10 days ago.
429 words, about 2 min3Adapting Foot Reflexology for a Client with Ankle Edema
A 67-year-old client comes for foot reflexology to help with 'fluid and circulation.' She has chronic heart failure managed with medication and reports that both ankles are more swollen than usual over the past 5 days. On observation, both ankles show pitting edema to mid-shin, the skin is tight and shiny, and she says her shoes feel tighter by evening.
400 words, about 2 min4Pressure and Positioning for a Wheelchair User with Hand Reflexology
A 34-year-old client who uses a manual wheelchair books hand reflexology for tension headaches and general stress. She has a C6 spinal cord injury (incomplete) and reports reduced sensation and grip strength in both hands, more marked on the right.
387 words, about 2 min5Managing a Client Who Asks for a Diagnosis During Foot Reflexology
A 45-year-old client comes for foot reflexology and, during the session, points to an area on the lateral border of her left foot and says, 'That spot is really tender - doesn't that mean my liver is bad? My friend had the same thing and her reflexologist told her it was her gallbladder.' She also mentions she has had indigestion for about a month and has been taking antacids daily.
405 words, about 2 min