Poster Session
Location
Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center
Access Type
Open Access
Entry Number
11
Start Date
4-10-2019 12:00 PM
End Date
4-10-2019 1:15 PM
College
College of Health Sciences
Department
Athletic Training
Abstract
Flossing includes wrapping a latex band around a joint or muscle group providing compression and partially occluding blood flow followed by performing exercises. Flossing is hypothesized to improve flexibility by dissipating myofascial adhesions. The purpose of this study was to determine if applying a floss band to the thigh would increase hamstring flexibility as well as lower extremity power. Our study included 21 active individuals(8 male, 13 female, 22.62±2.99 years, 171.52±9.08 cm, 73.57±11.37 kg).The participant first warmed up on a stationary bike, followed by hamstring flexibility measurement of supine hip flexion. After the flexibility test, we used a single-leg vertical jump to test power. After pre-measurements, we applied interventions. Floss treatment included wrapping a Floss Band around the upper leg at 140-200 mmHg as measured by a calibrated pressure sensor. The sham treatment included wrapping the same band with a tightness of 10-40 mmHg. The control did not have a band applied. Participants performed 10 bodyweight squats, 10 lunges per leg, and 20 non-weighted standing hamstring curls. For flexibility, the interaction for time and session was significant(F(2,40)=17.54, p
Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Tom Bowman Dr. Debbie Bradney Dr. Sean Collins Dr. Caroline Wesley
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The Effects of Soft Tissue Flossing on Hamstring Flexibility and Lower Extremity Power
Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center
Flossing includes wrapping a latex band around a joint or muscle group providing compression and partially occluding blood flow followed by performing exercises. Flossing is hypothesized to improve flexibility by dissipating myofascial adhesions. The purpose of this study was to determine if applying a floss band to the thigh would increase hamstring flexibility as well as lower extremity power. Our study included 21 active individuals(8 male, 13 female, 22.62±2.99 years, 171.52±9.08 cm, 73.57±11.37 kg).The participant first warmed up on a stationary bike, followed by hamstring flexibility measurement of supine hip flexion. After the flexibility test, we used a single-leg vertical jump to test power. After pre-measurements, we applied interventions. Floss treatment included wrapping a Floss Band around the upper leg at 140-200 mmHg as measured by a calibrated pressure sensor. The sham treatment included wrapping the same band with a tightness of 10-40 mmHg. The control did not have a band applied. Participants performed 10 bodyweight squats, 10 lunges per leg, and 20 non-weighted standing hamstring curls. For flexibility, the interaction for time and session was significant(F(2,40)=17.54, p