The Effect of a Series of Lower Limb Pressotherapy Treatments on the Range of Motion of the Lower Limb Joints, Lower Limb Circumferences, and Body Composition in Young, Healthy Women
Bartłomiej Ptaszek, Oliwia Kurek, Szymon PodsiadłoPurpose:
In times when health and physical activity are gaining in value, the search for effective methods to support fitness and improve quality of life is becoming a priority. One of the therapies that is gaining increasing popularity is pressotherapy, which supports the regeneration of the body on many levels.
Methods:
The study was conducted on a group of 15 healthy, young women. The participants underwent 10 pneumatic compression therapy treatments using the CarePump Expert8 device. The participants were examined 4 times: a week before the first treatment, immediately before the first treatment, after the 10th treatment and a week after the 10th treatment.
Results:
Statistical analysis of mean changes in the range of motion values showed significant decrease in: right (
Conclusions:
A series of pressotherapy sessions did not improve lower limb range of motion or body composition indices; however, it did reduce circumferences at all levels of the lower limbs. Long-term use of pressotherapy can help maintain healthy fluid levels, improve circulation, and improve overall physical fitness.