Acta Univ. Palacki. Olomuc., Gymn. 2009 39(4): 7-14

Ratio changes of selected components of body composition after lymphatic massage

Jarmila Riegerová, Aleš Gába, Michal Valenta, Ondřej Chromý
Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacky University, Olomouc

Background: The application of lymphatic massages has a highly preventive effect as it reinforces the drainage and transport functions of the lymph pump and thus activates the lymphatic flow and helps detoxify the body.

Objective: This pilot report inquires into the effect of lymphatic massages on selected components of body composition.

Methods: We conducted an examination of body composition using the InBody 720 device (multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis) in a population of 30 women before and after having received practical training in lymphatic massages. Our study has pilot features due to professional selection and the low number of participants. We have presented a data analysis which defines the population anthropometrically (in terms of body height and weight and body mass index), waist hip ratio, body fat mass, skeletal muscle mass, rate changes in body water (total body water, intracellular water, extracellular water), proteins, total minerals, bone mineral content and changes to Edema indexes.

Results: A significant reduction of total body water (p = 0.042, phi = 0.0) and Edema 2 (p = 0.021, phi = 0.1) was indicated in the massaged area. In the case of Edema 1, significant effects of lymphatic massage were determined in both the right (p = 0.042, phi = 0.4) and the left (p = 0.012, phi = 0.2) upper extremity, and the left lower extremity (p = 0.014, phi = 0.2). Significant differences in Edema 2 were found in both the upper and lower extremities (p < 0.05) between the 1st and 2nd examination. A reduction and equilibration to the standard deviation values was also shown.

Conclusions: Our results suggest the necessity of repeating the experiment in a different time frame. We confirm the positive intervention of lymphatic massage on the interstitium and cellular body environment.

Keywords: InBody 720, body water, reconditioning, women

Prepublished online: March 25, 2010; Published: September 1, 2009  Show citation

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Riegerová, J., Gába, A., Valenta, M., & Chromý, O. (2009). Ratio changes of selected components of body composition after lymphatic massage. Acta Universitatis Palackianae Olomucensis. Gymnica, 39(4), 7-14
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