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Abstract Background: cellulite is defined as changes in the surface contour of the skin that result in orange peel or 2mattress3 appearance of the skin. Cellulite is not defined as a pathologic condition, but is a substantial cosmetic concern for many adult females. Purpose: to evaluate the efficacy of intermittent compression therapy versus Kinesio tape on cellulite in females. Subjects:thirty females with femoral adipose tissue cellulite grade {u2265}1 according to Nurnberger-Muller scale at their thighs.Their ages ranged from 19-25 years and their body mass indices ranged from 25 to 35kg. Inclusion Criteria Thirty females suffering from grade {u2265}1 cellulite according to Nurnberger-Muller scale with femoral adipose tissue. Exclusion criteria history of uncontrolled hypertension, malignancy, mental disorders, diseases of skin (dermatological diseases), inflammation within treatment area and history of deep venous thrombosis (DVT).They were divided randomly by using flip coin into two groups,group (A) (kineso tape group): was consisted of 15 females; they all received kinesio tape for 6 weeks in addition to low caloric diet (1200 kcal / day) and condition related advice. group (B) (intermittent compression therapy group): was consisted of 15 females, they received intermittent compression therapy for 6 weeks in addition to low caloric diet ( 1200 kcal / day ) and condition related advice as in group (A) |