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Changes in Skin Microcirculation Resulting from Vibration Therapy in Women with Cellulite

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  • Anna Piotrowska

    (Institute for Basic Sciences, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Physical Education, 31-571 Krakow, Poland)

  • Olga Czerwińska-Ledwig

    (Institute for Basic Sciences, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Physical Education, 31-571 Krakow, Poland)

  • Małgorzata Stefańska

    (Department of Physiotherapy in Motor Dysfunction, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland)

  • Tomasz Pałka

    (Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, University of Physical Education, 31-571 Krakow, Poland)

  • Marcin Maciejczyk

    (Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, University of Physical Education, 31-571 Krakow, Poland)

  • Przemysław Bujas

    (Institute of Sports, University of Physical Education, 31-571 Krakow, Poland)

  • Marek Bawelski

    (Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, University of Physical Education, 31-571 Krakow, Poland)

  • Tomasz Ridan

    (Department of Kinesitherapy, University of Physical Education, 31-571 Krakow, Poland)

  • Małgorzata Żychowska

    (Department of Biological Foundations of Physical Culture, Kazimierz Wielki University, 85-091 Bydgoszcz, Poland)

  • Ewa Sadowska-Krępa

    (Institute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, 40-065 Katowice, Poland)

  • Agnieszka Dębiec-Bąk

    (Department of Physiotherapy in Motor Dysfunction, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland)

Abstract

Background: Cellulite is a cosmetic defect that affects over 80% of post-pubertal women. One of its pathomechanisms involves microvascular dysfunction. It has been suggested that vibration is a physical stimulus that may improve circulation in the skin and muscles. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of local vibration on cutaneous microcirculation and on eliminating the symptoms of cellulite in women. Methods: A total of 57 healthy women with at least grade 1 cellulite were recruited and divided into four groups differing by treatment time (30′ or 60′) and position (sitting or lying) during the vibration treatments. Participants took part in 15 vibrotherapy sessions. Body composition, selected circumferences, cellulite grade, and thermographic images of buttocks and thighs were recorded. Results: Significant changes in skin temperature were observed in both studied areas after the first and last treatments in each group. A significant decrease in cellulite grade was observed after a series of treatments. The strongest effects were observed for the sitting position with a treatment time of 60 min. Conclusion: Vibration treatment improves microcirculation in cellulite-affected areas. Over time, no adaptation was observed, and subsequent treatments maintained the beneficial effects. Extending the treatment time increased its influence on the microcirculation in the skin.

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  • Anna Piotrowska & Olga Czerwińska-Ledwig & Małgorzata Stefańska & Tomasz Pałka & Marcin Maciejczyk & Przemysław Bujas & Marek Bawelski & Tomasz Ridan & Małgorzata Żychowska & Ewa Sadowska-Krępa & Agni, 2022. "Changes in Skin Microcirculation Resulting from Vibration Therapy in Women with Cellulite," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(6), pages 1-14, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:6:p:3385-:d:770300
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