The effects of a 4-week vibrotherapy programme on the reduction of adipose tissue in young women with cellulite - a pilot study
Journal Title: Rehabilitacja Medyczna - Year 2018, Vol 22, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Lipodystrophy is a common problem for modern women. So far, no fully effective therapeutic methods have been developed to eliminate this type of change. Vibration massage is a method that has not yet been studied in the prevention and elimination of lipodystrophy symptoms.<br/><br/>Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of vibrotherapy on the reduction in lipodystrophic changes.<br/><br/>Material and method: 10 volunteers with cellulite changes at the age of 21-23 with physical activity levels described by the international IPAQ questionnaire participated in the study. All women included in the study were evaluated on the basis of 5-day nutrition analysis. Before and after 4 weeks of vibrotherapy, waist, hip and thigh circumferences were measured, and body composition was assessed using bioimpedance and dermatoscope photos were taken. Oscillating cycloidal vibration was generated by the Vitberg+ Rehabilitation Device (Nowy Sącz).<br/><br/>Results: After the 4-week series of vibrations, the following average reduction in thigh circumference was observed (Δ1.55 cm, p = 0.002 for right thigh, Δ1.50 cm, p = 0.000 for left), hips (Δ1.25 cm, p = 0.006) and waist (Δ2.30 cm, p = 0.002). The proposed treatment series caused a reduction in body fat mass (Δ0.42 kg, p = 0.009) without affecting the body’s water content, and the analysis of dermatoscopic imaging results revealed improvement in skin perfusion.<br/><br/>Conclusion: Oscillating-cycloidal vibration therapy can be an effective tool to alleviate lipodystrophic changes<br/><br/>
Authors and Affiliations
Wanda Pilch, Magdalena Nastałek, Anna Piotrowska, Olga Czerwińska-Ledwig, Roxana Zuziak, Joanna Golec
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