An Empirical Study on Obesity Therapy Using Extracorporeal Shock Wave Devices and Hand Massage for Overweight, Obese Middle-aged Women in Korea

Not Applicable

Completed

Conditions: Diseases of the circulatory system

Registration Number: KCT0004999

Lead Sponsor: Youngsan University

Brief Summary: After the program, weights decreased significantly in both the HT Group and SWT Group (p < 0.05); weights of those with cholesterol < 200 mg/dL significantly decreased in the HT Group (p = 0.038), while weights of those with cholesterol = 200 mg/dL significantly decreased in the SWT Group (p = 0.001). BMIs decreased significantly in both the HT Group and the SWT Group (p < 0.05); BMIs of those with cholesterol < 200 mg/dL significantly decreased in the HT Group (p = 0.018), while BMIs of those with cholesterol = 200 mg/dL significantly decreased in the SWT Group (p = 0.001). The body fat percentage of subjects significantly decreased only in the SWT Group (p = 0.027); the waist-hip ratio significantly decreased only in HT Group (p = 0.034). Serum cholesterol levels significantly decreased in those with cholesterol < 200 mg/dL in the HT Group (p < 0.05) and those with cholesterol = 200 mg/dL in SWT Group (p = 0.055). Triglyceride significantly decreased in both those with cholesterol < 200 mg/dL and those with cholesterol = 200 mg/dL, but did not significantly decrease in either subgroup of the HT Group. The study results suggest that SWT is effective in improving body measurements and serum lipids in those with cholesterol = 200 mg/dL, while HT therapy is effective in those with cholesterol < 200 mg/dL. In conclusion, SWT and HT are suitable for improving obesity by reducing weight and waist circumference.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Completed

Sex: Female

Target Recruitment: 46

Inclusion Criteria

women with BMI over 23 kg / m2, women with a waist-hip ratio (WHR) of 0.80 or more, and a waist size of 80 cm or more, who has not performed moderate high level exercises and has not receive medical obesity procedures.

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnant, people with high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.