Evaluation of the effectiveness of carboxitherapy in improving tactile sensitivity, body satisfaction and the appearance of stretch marks in the gluteus region in women: a randomized clinical trial
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https://doi.org/10.33233/fb.v22i3.4309Keywords:
physical therapy; striae distensae; personal satisfaction; physical appearanceAbstract
Introduction: Stretch marks are linear lesions that affect both sexes, being twice as common in women. Objectives: To investigate whether carboxytherapy is effective in improving tactile sensitivity, body satisfaction and the appearance of stretch marks located in the gluteal region of women. Methods: Thirty eight healthy women with bilateral stretch marks in the gluteal region participated in the study. Carboxitherapy was applied to a gluteus and upper thigh by introducing the hypodermic needle in parallel as stretch marks. Twelve sessions were held with an average duration of 20 minutes each, with an interval of seven days. The assessment of the intervention was assessed through photographic records, pain assessment, assessment of tactile sensitivity and automatic assessment of satisfaction after treatment. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the experimental group and the control group regarding the evaluation of photographic records. We observed a significant reduction between pain and improved sensitivity in the volunteers, and a significant difference in satisfaction with his appearance before and after treatment. Conclusion: Carboxytherapy was effective in improving tactile sensitivity and body satisfaction in healthy women with stretch marks in the gluteal region.
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Ildete Aparecida de Oliveira Dorneles, FCCMG
Jordana Listgarten Duarte, FCCMG
Karoline Conceição Abreu, FCCMG
Fernanda Souza da Silva, FCCMG
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