Thermographic analysis of the lower limbs before and after application of the whole body vibration technique: Comparative study
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Termography, Vibration, Lower Extremity, Skin Temperature.Abstract
Introduction: Whole-body vibration can cause changes in peripheral blood perfusion, making infrared thermography an essential tool for analyzing the thermographic adaptations generated. Objective: to evaluate the thermographic repercussions in the anterior and posterior regions of the thigh and leg, comparing the oscillation and vibration modes of a whole-body vibrating platform in healthy individuals. Materials and methods: This comparative, descriptive, and quantitative study, approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the University of Ribeirão Preto (CAAE 74029023.4.0000.5498), selected four sedentary women, with a mean age of 21.5 ± 0.5 years. The participants underwent seven 10-minute sessions in oscillation mode and seven in vibration mode, with infrared thermography (FLIR C3x camera) performed before and after each session in a controlled room. Data analysis was performed statistically using SPSS Statistics v.25, using independent and paired t-test with p<0.05. Results: the oscillation mode decreased the temperature in all regions, with significance in the posterior region of the thigh bilaterally (p<0.05). The vibration mode, in turn, resulted in higher mean temperatures in all regions evaluated compared to oscillation, presenting significant increases in most areas in the reassessment (p<0.05). Conclusion: the vibrating platform influences the temperature of the lower limbs, with the vibration mode (higher frequency) generating greater hyperradiance. Limitations include the small sample size and the lack of functional correlation, suggesting the need for future research to optimize the tool in rehabilitation and performance.
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