Investigating the effect of flossing technique on ankle performance in athletes

The effects of tissue flossing on ankle range of motion, strength, balance, and jump performance in athletes with limited ankle dorsiflexion: a randomized control trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20230612058457N7

Enrollment

Registered

2025-06-14

Start date

2025-06-24

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

Limited ankle range of motion. Stiffness of joint, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Participants in this group will undergo a tissue flossing intervention. In this method, an elastic flossing band is used to apply compression around the ankle joint

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Sex: Only male athletes will participate in the study. Age: Individuals between 18 and 35 years old. Limitation in ankle dorsiflexion: Having an ankle dorsiflexion range of motion less than 10 degrees (as measured using a goniometer). No significant injury: No significant lower limb injury in the past six months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Use of an ankle brace during the study period. Absence from two consecutive sessions, or Absence from three non-consecutive sessions. Lack of willingness to continue participation at any stage of the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
In the current study, the range of motion of the ankle joint is being investigated. Timepoint: Measurements will be taken at baseline (before intervention), as well as 6 and 12 weeks after implementing the protocol. Method of measurement: I tis measured using a goniomete.;In the current study, the strength of ankle joint is being investigated. Timepoint: Measurements will be taken at baseline (before intervention), as well as 6 and 12 weeks after implementing the protocol. Method of measurement: It is assessed using an isokinetic dynamometer.;In the current study, the dynamic balance is being investigated. Timepoint: Measurements will be taken at baseline (before intervention), as well as 6 and 12 weeks after implementing the protocol. Method of measurement: It is measured using the Y Balance test.;In the current study, the vertical jump is being investigated. Timepoint: Measurements will be taken at baseline (before intervention), as well as 6 and 12 weeks after implementing the protocol. Method of measurement: It is measured using the Sargent jump test.	—

Measure

Time frame

In the current study, the range of motion of the ankle joint is being investigated. Timepoint: Measurements will be taken at baseline (before intervention), as well as 6 and 12 weeks after implementing the protocol. Method of measurement: I tis measured using a goniomete.;In the current study, the strength of ankle joint is being investigated. Timepoint: Measurements will be taken at baseline (before intervention), as well as 6 and 12 weeks after implementing the protocol. Method of measurement: It is assessed using an isokinetic dynamometer.;In the current study, the dynamic balance is being investigated. Timepoint: Measurements will be taken at baseline (before intervention), as well as 6 and 12 weeks after implementing the protocol. Method of measurement: It is measured using the Y Balance test.;In the current study, the vertical jump is being investigated. Timepoint: Measurements will be taken at baseline (before intervention), as well as 6 and 12 weeks after implementing the protocol. Method of measurement: It is measured using the Sargent jump test.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Alimoradi

Shahid Bahonar University

malimoradi@sport.uk.ac.ir+98 34 2250 1685

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 26, 2026