Athletes' performance increasing techniques through application of aesthetics procedures

Eleni Sfyri, Niki Tertipi, Foteini Biskanaki, Eleni Andreou, Dimitrios Chaniotis, Efstathios Rallis, Vasiliki Kefala

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Abstract

Sport performance is the way in which sport participation is measured. It has different aspects, each of which has a number of subcategories. Apart from these, there are some additional elements that are important in the training process, such as nutrition, meal time and supplements, maintaining a healthy weight, hydration, rest and recovery, satisfying body image and well-being. Aesthetician/Cosmetologist can be among the professionals who can be important for the positive outcome of the training process. Massage, sauna, and cryotherapy are some methods which can be used by athletes for recovering as quickly as possible and to be able for best performance for long periods of time. Electrotherapy can be used for the improvement of strength, speed, physical condition and maximum endurance and can increase the ability of red blood cells to deform and absorb more oxygen improving strength in high performance exercise. Electrotherapy and microcurrent have positive effects on body composition by burning fat. Additionally, depilation in sports, is recommended for a variety of reasons including body appearance, improving hydrodynamics and aerodynamics by decrease resistance, the easier putting on sports clothes, cleaning of wounds, easier massage to relax and regenerate muscles and better heat dissipation through the skin.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)81-86
Number of pages6
JournalReview of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics, International Edition
Volume38
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • aesthetic applications
  • athlete’s performance
  • depilation
  • electrotherapy
  • massage
  • sauna

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