The Immediate Effects of Tissue Flossing on Knee Flexion Range of Motion

NCT ID: NCT06205069

Last Updated: 2024-04-04

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 58 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2024-02-15
• Study Completion Date: 2024-03-29

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to verify the immediate effects of Tissue Flossing on knee flexion range of motion

Detailed Description

After completing the questionnaire, 58 healthy participants will be randomly divided into two groups named Intervention Group (IG) (n=29) and Control Group (CG) (n=29).

In the first assessment (M0), knee flexion ranges will be measured using a goniometer. Then the control group (n=29), without Tissue Flossing and intervention group (n=29) with Tissue Flossing around the knee joint will be subjected to passive and then active mobilization of the knee joint. Immediately after the intervention/control, the two groups will be assessed again (M1).

Conditions

Healthy

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Intervention group

The floss band will be applied to the knee of the dominant lower limb in the intervention group (IG). While the participant will stand and perform a slight knee flexion, the band will be rolled upwards from the tibial tuberosity to 5 cm above the femoral epicondyle. The patella will not be covered. Pressure will be produced by rolling the joint with 50% tension and 50% overlap.

After applying the floss band, passive mobilization will be performed - 20 repetitions of knee flexion and extension and an active movement task - 20 squats. Participants will be instructed to perform knee flexion and extension to their extreme range of motion and to complete the mobility exercises within two minutes. After two minutes, the floss band will be removed and participants will be instructed to stand up and walk for a minute to allow blood to flow back to the foot.

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Tissue flossing

Intervention Type: DEVICE

While the participant will stand and perform a slight knee flexion, the band will be rolled upwards from the tibial tuberosity to 5 cm above the femoral epicondyle. The patella will not be covered. Pressure will be produced by rolling the joint with 50% tension and 50% overlap.

Control group

For the CG, after initial assessment, participants without a floss band will perform the same two functional movement tasks (active and passive) with 20 repetitions as the GI for 2 minutes. After two minutes, participants will be instructed to get up and walk for one minute like the intervention group.

Group Type: NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

Tissue flossing

While the participant will stand and perform a slight knee flexion, the band will be rolled upwards from the tibial tuberosity to 5 cm above the femoral epicondyle. The patella will not be covered. Pressure will be produced by rolling the joint with 50% tension and 50% overlap.

Intervention Type: DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• healthy people between 18 and 35 years old with normal mobility of the joints of the lower limbs of the body.

Exclusion Criteria

• deformities in the region of the lower limbs of the body, complaints in this region in the last 6 months, surgical procedures, venous thrombotic disease, heart disease, respiratory disease, or neurological, orthopedic, dermatitis, or neuromuscular problems in the lower quadrant that may disrupt musculoskeletal function. Also high blood pressure, latex allergies, lymphedema and individuals taking anticoagulant medication, and cortisteroid therapy.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 35 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

University Fernando Pessoa

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Ricardo Cardoso

Professor

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Escola Superior Saúde Fernando Pessoa

Porto, , Portugal

Countries

Portugal

Other Identifiers

ESS/FSA - 320/22

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id