New treatment of cellulite with infrared-LED illumination applied during high-intensity treadmill training

Author(s)

Paolillo, Fernanda Rossi ^{[1, 2]} ; Borghi-Silva, Audrey ^[3] ; Parizotto, Nivaldo Antonio ^{[1, 4]} ; Kurachi, Cristina ^{[1, 2]} ; Bagnato, Vanderlei Salvador ^{[1, 2]}

Affiliation

^[1] Fed Univ Sao Carlos UFSCar, Biotechnol Program, Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil

^[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Opt Grp, IFSC, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil

^[3] Fed Univ Sao Carlos UFSCar, Cardiopulm Physiotherapy Lab, Dept Phys Therapy, Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil

^[4] Fed Univ Sao Carlos UFSCar, Electrothermophototherapy Lab, Dept Phys Therapy, Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy; v. 13, n. 4, p. 166-171, AUG 2011.
• Web of Science Citations: 17

Abstract

Phototherapy improves cellular activation which is an important factor for the treatment of cellulite. The objective of this research was to develop and evaluate the effects of a new (noninvasive and nonpharmacological) clinical procedure to improve body aesthetics: infrared-LED (850 nm) plus treadmill training. Twenty women (25-55 years old) participated in this study. They were separated in two groups: the control group, which carried out only the treadmill training (n = 10), and the LED group, with phototherapy during the treadmill training (n - 10). The training was performed for 45 minutes twice a week over 3 months at intensities between 85% and 90% maximal heart rate (HR(max)). The irradiation parameters were 39 mW/cm(2) and a fluence of 106 J/cm(2). The treatment was evaluated by interpreting body composition parameters, photographs and thermography. This was primarily a treatment for cellulite with a reduction of saddlebag and thigh circumference. At the same time, the treadmill training prevented an increase of body fat, as well as the loss of lean mass. Moreover, thermal images of the temperature modification of the thighs are presented. These positive effects can result in a further improvement of body aesthetics using infrared-LED together with treadmill training. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 98/14270-8 - Center for Optical and Photonics Science
• Grantee: Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC