Resumo (EN)
Objective – The aim of this study was to verify the effects of cryotherapy with a camphor and menthol gel, used isolatedly, on the body composition, fat percentage and body self-image in young women. Methods – Third six women, with mean age: 21 years old, with mean body mass index: 22,92 kg/m2and having localized android and/or gynecoid adiposities, were selected. Volunteers were randomly divided into two groups: the one which went through treatment (Treatment Group = 20) and the one that did not (Control Group = 16). Several procedures, such as anamnesis, physical exam and body composition evaluation through the tetrapolar bioelectric impedance and the anthropometric technique, body self-image scale applied. Results – According to the results achieved, cryotherapy was ineffective, as the body mass and the body mass index kept unchanged and the body perimeter measures (except the arm measure) and the cutaneous folds (except the axillary fold) did not decrease. Conclusions –This study conclusion was that cryotherapy with a camphor and menthol gel, used isolatedly, decreased medial axillary, pectoral and abdominal skinfold and arm body perimeter measure, but did not change significantly the others body perimeter measures, fat percentage and body self-image in young women.