Tissue Flossing and Lower Limb Neuromuscular Function

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

19 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-05-20

Study Completion Date

2021-12-01

Brief Summary

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There is no study investigating different volumes, that is various sets of the configuration of tissue flossing on neuromuscular function. Previously, investigators found that 3 sets of TF impaired neuromuscular function assessed with TMG. Therefore, the aim is to compare the effects of one and two sets of TS on countermovement jump (CMJ) performance and muscle contractile properties.

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Detailed Description

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The primary purpose of the study will be to examine the differences in one and two sets of applying tissue flossing to the thigh muscles on neuromuscular function using tensiomyography (TMG) and CMJ, while considering several measurement points after flossing application (i.e., +0.5min, +3min, +6min, +9min, +12min, +15min). A better understanding of the effects of flossing on acute performance enhancement as well as on individual muscle contractile properties could help practitioners to develop specific pre-conditioning activities and consequently improve athletic performance on the field. The investigators hypothesized that: (i) the application of tissue flossing will improve the contraction time of the vastus lateralis muscle as well as the maximal jumping performance, regardless of sets of configuration.

Conditions

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Physical Performance Neuromuscular Function Tissue Flossing Ischemic Preconditioning

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Randomized controlled trial

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

The kinesiologist (care provider), investigator and assessors will be blind for group allocation of the participants

Study Groups

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One set of muscle flossing

This group will receive one set of muscle flossing around the thigh with low pressure. Pressure will be individualized based on thigh circumferences.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Tissue flossing

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

After the standardized warm-up, participants will be instructed to stand still with their legs shoulder-width apart. The floss band (1.3 mm thick, 50 mm wide, 2 meters long, and strength level 3), consisting of a thick elastic latex band (COMPRE Floss, Sanctband), will be applied bilaterally around the distal third of the thigh. The applied pressure will be individualized by thigh circumferences, whereas low target pressure was chosen for this study, showing potential to elicit the most beneficial outcomes following flossing. The pressure will be monitored by the PicoPress device, which was placed at the middle distance of the application of the floss band to ensure that the entire surface of the pressure sensors was always completely covered. The flossing will be applied for 2 minutes with 2 minutes rest between sets. During flossing application subjects will be instructed to conduct 10 deep squats followed by 15 repetitions of knee extensions without added weight.

Two sets of muscle flossing

This group will receive two sets of muscle flossing around the thigh with low pressure. Pressure will be individualized based on thigh circumferences.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Tissue flossing

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

After the standardized warm-up, participants will be instructed to stand still with their legs shoulder-width apart. The floss band (1.3 mm thick, 50 mm wide, 2 meters long, and strength level 3), consisting of a thick elastic latex band (COMPRE Floss, Sanctband), will be applied bilaterally around the distal third of the thigh. The applied pressure will be individualized by thigh circumferences, whereas low target pressure was chosen for this study, showing potential to elicit the most beneficial outcomes following flossing. The pressure will be monitored by the PicoPress device, which was placed at the middle distance of the application of the floss band to ensure that the entire surface of the pressure sensors was always completely covered. The flossing will be applied for 2 minutes with 2 minutes rest between sets. During flossing application subjects will be instructed to conduct 10 deep squats followed by 15 repetitions of knee extensions without added weight.

Interventions

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Tissue flossing

After the standardized warm-up, participants will be instructed to stand still with their legs shoulder-width apart. The floss band (1.3 mm thick, 50 mm wide, 2 meters long, and strength level 3), consisting of a thick elastic latex band (COMPRE Floss, Sanctband), will be applied bilaterally around the distal third of the thigh. The applied pressure will be individualized by thigh circumferences, whereas low target pressure was chosen for this study, showing potential to elicit the most beneficial outcomes following flossing. The pressure will be monitored by the PicoPress device, which was placed at the middle distance of the application of the floss band to ensure that the entire surface of the pressure sensors was always completely covered. The flossing will be applied for 2 minutes with 2 minutes rest between sets. During flossing application subjects will be instructed to conduct 10 deep squats followed by 15 repetitions of knee extensions without added weight.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Other Intervention Names

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ischemic preconditioning

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* healthy and physically active male subjects

Exclusion Criteria

* Subjects who have latex allergy, hypertension, venous thrombotic disease, cardio-respiratory disease, or neurological disorders, acute and or chronic neuromuscular injuries i.e., with a history of serious lower limb injuries in 12 months period prior to study began will be excluded.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes