The effects of tissue flossing on ankle range of motion and jump performance

Driller, Matthew W.; Overmayer, Ryan G.

doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.12.004

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“…Tissue flossing involves wrapping the floss band around a joint or muscle to partially occlude blood-flow to the area while concomitantly performing low intensity range of motion (ROM) tasks for one to three minutes (Driller & Overmayer, 2017). While current research studies regarding tissue flossing are currently limited, the mechanisms responsible for the proposed athletic improvements to date are thought to be similar to those of the more extensively researched of IPC.…”

Section: Overview Of Tissue Flossingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…To the author's knowledge, the extent of research examining the effect of tissue flossing in an athletic setting is currently limited to three studies published as conference proceedings and thesis (Bohlen et al, 2014;Hodeaux, 2017;Plocker, Wahlquist, & Dittrich, 2015); and two further studies recently published as journal articles (Driller & Overmayer, 2017) and . In addition, Kiefer et al 2017 In a follow up study (see appendices), our group investigated the time-course benefits of tissue flossing on the ensuing ankle ROM, countermovement jump (CMJ) force and 15m sprinting performance, in recreational athletes (n=69) ).…”

Section: Review Of Tissue Flossing Studies For Enhanced Joint Rom Andmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Effect of Tissue Flossing on Ankle Range of Motion, Jump, and Sprint Performance in Elite Rugby Union Athletes

Mills¹,

Mayo²,

Tavares³

et al. 2020

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation

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Context: Given the relatively novel technique of tissue flossing is currently lacking in the research literature despite some positive findings in preliminary studies, the modality clearly requires further research. Current evidence suggests that band flossing results in performance improvements and may also be an effective method in injury prevention. Objective: Previous research has shown that tissue flossing may result in increased ankle range of motion, jump, and sprinting performance in recreational athletes. The present study aims to extend on this research, within an elite athlete sample. Design: Counterbalanced, cross-over design with experimental and control trials, separated by 1 week. Setting: University laboratory. Participants: Fourteen professional male rugby union athletes (mean [SD]: age 23.9 [2.7] y). Intervention: Application of a floss band to both ankles (FLOSS) for 2 minutes or without flossing of the ankle joints (CON) on 2 separate occasions. Main Outcome Measures: A weight-bearing lunge test, a countermovement jump test, and a 20-m sprint test at pre and at 5 and 30 minutes post application of the floss band or control. Results: There were no statistically significant interactions between treatment (FLOSS/CON) and time for any of the measured variables (P > .05). Effect size analysis revealed small benefits for FLOSS in comparison with CON for countermovement performance 5 minutes post (d = 0.28) and for 10-m (d = −0.45) and 15-m (d = −0.24) sprint time 30 minutes post. Conclusion: Findings from the current study suggest minimal benefits of tissue flossing when applied to the ankle joint in elite athletes for up to 30 minutes following their application.

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Section: Overview Of Tissue Flossingmentioning

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Section: Review Of Tissue Flossing Studies For Enhanced Joint Rom Andmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Effect of Tissue Flossing on Ankle Range of Motion, Jump, and Sprint Performance in Elite Rugby Union Athletes

Mills¹,

Mayo²,

Tavares³

et al. 2020

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation

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“…Although there is no evidence regarding the effectiveness and exact mechanisms of flossing so far, flossing is already used in both competitive and recreational sports [61]. Propagated effects of flossing are improved regeneration and agility, pain relief, reduction of edema, a myofascial release, a reduced risk of injury and an increase in performance [61,62]. In a recently published randomized, controlled trial with 42 active, healthy female and male subjects, flossing had neither an effect on clinical symptoms of DOMS nor on regeneration after strength endurance intervals [61].…”

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Advances in Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) – Part II: Treatment and Prevention

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Lutter

Freiwald

et al. 2019

Sportverletz Sportschaden

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Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) describes an entity of ultrastructural muscle damage. The manifestation of DOMS is caused by eccentric muscle contractions or unaccustomed forms of exercise. Clinical signs include impaired muscular force capacities, painful restriction of movement, stiffness, swelling, and altered biomechanics in adjacent joints. Although DOMS is categorised as a mild type of muscle damage, it is one of the most common reasons for compromised sportive performance. In the last decade, many hypotheses have been developed to explain the aetiology of DOMS, and there are a wide range of different interventions aiming to prevent or alleviate the symptoms. Many studies have evaluated various types of cold or heat therapy, compression, massage, physical therapy or nutritional interventions. Treatment considerations focus on the primary prevention of ultrastructural lesions during exercise, the treatment of the inflammatory response that leads to DOMS, and recovery strategies for manifest DOMS. This narrative review aims to present an overview of the current treatment and preventive strategies in the field of DOMS.

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“…Bislang liegt keine Studie vor, die sich mit den Effekten von Flossing auf die Regenerationsfähigkeit nach Kraftausdauer-Belastungen und der Wahrnehmung des Muskelkaterschmerzes auseinander setzt. Flossing wurde lediglich unter dem Aspekt der Beweglichkeitsverbesserung [5,7], den Effekten bezüglich des Blutflusses [8] und den Resultaten auf die Leistungsfähigkeit [5,8] untersucht. Deswegen wurden zum Vergleich Studienergebnisse herangezogen, die auf ähnlichen Wirkmechanismen beruhen.…”

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“…Propagierte Effekte des Flossing sind neben einer verbesserten Regeneration eine Verbesserung der Beweglichkeit, eine Schmerzlinderung, die Reduktion von Ödemen, ein vermindertes Verletzungsrisiko sowie eine Leistungssteigerung [4 -6]. Kurzfristig signifikant positive Effekte zeigten sich nach einer Flossing-Anwendung am Sprunggelenk bezüglich einer verbesserten Beweglichkeit sowie Sprungleistung [5]. Dahingegen konnten keine signifikanten Effekte bezogen auf die Schulterbeweglichkeit und Kraft des Oberkörpers nach einer Flossing-Anwendung an der Schulter erzielt werden [7].…”

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Einfluss von Flossing auf die Regenerationsfähigkeit der unteren Extremität nach Kraftausdauer-Belastungen

Gorny¹,

Stöggl²

2018

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The effects of tissue flossing on ankle range of motion and jump performance

Cited by 59 publications

References 17 publications

The Effect of Tissue Flossing on Ankle Range of Motion, Jump, and Sprint Performance in Elite Rugby Union Athletes

The Effect of Tissue Flossing on Ankle Range of Motion, Jump, and Sprint Performance in Elite Rugby Union Athletes

Advances in Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) – Part II: Treatment and Prevention

Einfluss von Flossing auf die Regenerationsfähigkeit der unteren Extremität nach Kraftausdauer-Belastungen

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