매뉴얼 테크닉이 미용 종사자들의 신체구성과 스트레스 호르몬 분비에 미치는 영향

The Effect of Manual Technic on body composition and stress hormone in Beauty Industry Worker's

This study has investigated the effects of massage on body fat, maximal oxygen uptake and cortisol levels in beauty industry worker's. In terms of improvement of aerobic exercise, health management and stress control, the physiological effects of massage were as follows: 1. After massage was given, a significant decrease (p<.001) in beauty industry workers’ body fat was observed. In the control group, even though the body fat levels decreased, no significant difference was found. 2. After massage was given, a significant increase (p<.001) in beauty industry workers’ maximal oxygen uptake was observed. In the control group, even though the maximal oxygen uptake level increased, no significant difference was found. 3. After massage was given, a significant decrease (p<.001) in beauty industry workers’ cortisol levels was observed. In the control group, even though the cortisol levels decreased, no significant difference was found. According to the results above, it can be concluded that massage has a positive effect on the improvement of aerobic exercise capacity and stress reduction for beauty industry workers. However, further studies need to be performed by classifying beauty industry workers into hairdressers, estheticians and nail artist.