supporting the feet

[Scarlett Byrd]

Hi

I am relatively new to reflexology and this is my first post. When training I used a massage type couch and was taught that the client's heels should always be supported by a pillow or towel to ensure that they felt secure. I have recently invested in a laufma recliner,the larger size, which is excellent except for the gap at the bottom. I find that it is impractical to support the heels of taller clients, and the support is placed under the calf muscles leaving the feet sticking out. How does one overcome this problem. Do you place additional straps at the bottom of the recliner across the gap, or does it not matter if the feet stick out. Advice please.

 

[wings]

Hi

I use the lafuma and to overcome this problem I have sewn some straps across the gap at the bottom and then use the supplied headrest as a footrest over the straps. This should do most people especially if you have the large chair. If the feet still protrude over the edge of the chair I then put a pillow on top of the chair so that their feet are on the pillow.

Hope this helps.

 

[NOWNDINTY]

Hi

Good idea to use head rest though I thought that might be a bit narrow to take both feet??????

I use a 'D' bolster - from Oxford Therapy Supplies about £18 - 19- which is fleecy has removable cover, very comfortable and if the client is tall I place it on a flat firm pillow. Very comfortable and another way of supporting the heels.

Good luck find something you can work with.

GG

 

[Tenshi]

I tend to use a pillow under the knees and feet, I have to admit I prefer the feet hanging just over cause I can reach all the reflex points and see how floppy their feet are becoming during treatments.

 

[tomjamsonht33]

Hello Feet4You,

I have made a kind of 'envelope' which slidesover the foot end of the Lafuma and is held in place with thin wire attached to thetubes on each side. I made it from the kind of floppy vinyl used for bathroom flooring. This bridges the gap from the end of the cover to the foot of the chair. This area is always covered by a seat cover and a towel, so my home-made addition is normally invisible.

Kind regards

Peaky

 

[AbbVanauua]

HI

I to have a lafuma chair and was also wondereing how to get over the problem with the gap! I took the headrest off and slid it on over the gap. Then i use a couch cover over my chair to protect it and place a d-shaped bolster over the headrest. I have done this many times and it seems to stay there. You do have to make sure that you get the headrest in exactly the right place.
I do plan to do something more permanent, but at the moment, this is working fine.

Hope this is of some use to you

Nic

 

[ben lam]

Hiya! I found a nice big square cushion (I mean really big!) and it works beautifully for me.