The effects of fascia manipulation with fascia devices on myofascial tissue, subcutaneous fat and cellulite in adult women

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of mechanical fascia manipulation techniques as a noninvasive method to treat cellulite. Study Design: This study is designed to be a clinical study looking at the effects of a non-invasive treatment for the appearance of cellulite. Methods: Thirty-three adult women in the experimental (FT) group with thigh cellulite were instructed on fascia manipulation techniques (FMT), using the FasciaBlaster® devices (FBD) 5 days a week for 12 weeks. Measurements of subcutaneous adipose thickness (SAT) were measured using ultrasonography, along with measurements of body composition, metabolism, and routine blood chemistries at 4-week intervals. Results: In the FT group, SAT was lower from baseline at Wk4, Wk8, and Wk12. Resting energy expenditure (REE) was greater at Wk12 compared to baseline. Carboxyterminal Propeptide of Type I Procollagen (PICP) was higher at Wk4 compared to baseline. Also compared to baseline, serum irisin levels were significantly higher at Wk4, Wk8, and Wk12. No significant differences were detected in routine blood chemistries or total body composition during study period in both the FT group and the control group (CON). Conclusions: The present study provides evidence that fascia manipulation techniques (FMT), through use of the FasciaBlaster® devices (FBD), can decrease subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT), and the appearance of cellulite in adult women over 12 weeks. Evidence also shows improved collagen remodeling and the overall safety of fascia manipulation and the FasciaBlaster® devices.

Keywords

• fascia
• cellulite
• metabolism
• fat
• collagen
• manipulation