Tissue Flossing
Conditions
Keywords
Myofascial Release Therapy, Tissue Flossing, Foam rolling
Brief summary
Purpose of the Study This study looked at how two popular warm-up techniques-tissue flossing and foam rolling-affect muscle flexibility, muscle properties, and jumping ability in young male handball players. The goal was to see which method might be better for preparing athletes for performance. What Are These Techniques? Tissue flossing: Wrapping a special elastic band tightly around a muscle or joint for a short time while moving. This temporarily reduces blood flow, and when the band is removed, blood rushes back in, which may boost muscle readiness. Foam rolling: Using your body weight to roll muscles over a firm foam cylinder. This applies pressure to the muscle and fascia, helping to relax tight areas and increase flexibility. Who Took Part? 30 male handball players, around 17 years old, who were healthy and injury-free. None had regularly used tissue flossing or foam rolling before. How Was the Study Done? Each player tried all three conditions on separate days: Tissue flossing Foam rolling Control (no special technique, just exercises) Before and after each session, the researchers measured: Active range of motion (AROM) - how far they could move their leg muscles without help Muscle properties - stiffness and tone of key thigh muscles Jump performance - height and speed of force production in a countermovement jump Measurements were taken before, 2 minutes after, and 15 minutes after each warm-up.
Interventions
OTHERTissue Flossing conditioning
Tissue flossing using a 5 cm x 3.5 m green Sanctband Comprefloss band was wrapped around the thigh area. After the floss band was applied, the participants did 10 bodyweight squats, making sure to bend their knees to a 90-degree angle. Next, they did 10 dynamic lunges on each leg, switching legs after each lunge. After finishing these exercises, the floss band was removed.
OTHERFoam Rolling
Using a firm foam roller to roll the quadriceps and hamstrings for 30 seconds per side.
Sponsors
Charles University, Czech Republic
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
15 Years to 22 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Self-identified male * Aged approximately 16-18 years * Active handball player with at least 8 years of playing experience * Currently healthy with no injuries in the past 3 months * Able to perform physical activity and complete all testing procedures * No prior regular use of tissue flossing (TF) or foam rolling (FR) techniques
Exclusion criteria
* Current or recent (within 3 months) musculoskeletal injury * Any medical condition that would limit safe participation in exercise testing * Previous experience with tissue flossing (TF) or regular use of foam rolling (FR) * Inability to follow study instructions or complete all sessions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Active Range of Motion | Before the intervention, 2 minutes after, and 15 minutes after the intervention. | Measured using the Active Knee Extension (AKE) test for both legs to assess hamstring flexibility. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jump Performance - Jump Height | Before the intervention, 2 minutes after, and 15 minutes after the intervention. | Height achieved in a countermovement jump (CMJ) without arm swing, measured with a force plate. |
| Jump Performance - Braking Rate of Force Development | Before the intervention, 2 minutes after, and 15 minutes after the intervention. | The rate at which force is developed during the braking phase of the CMJ, measured via force plate. |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Viscoelastic Muscle Properties - Stiffness | Before the intervention, 2 minutes after, and 15 minutes after the intervention. | Muscle stiffness of the rectus femoris (RF), vastus lateralis (VL), and biceps femoris (BF) in both legs, measured with the MyotonPRO device |
| Viscoelastic Muscle Properties - Tone | Before the intervention, 2 minutes after, and 15 minutes after the intervention | Muscle tone (oscillation frequency) of the RF, VL, and BF in both legs, measured with the MyotonPRO device. |
Countries
Czechia
Outcome results
None listed