Joint Versus Soft Tissue Flossing on Overall Performance in the Lower Extremities
Location
Hopwood Auditorium
Access Type
Campus Access Only
Entry Number
68
Start Date
4-5-2023 3:15 PM
End Date
4-5-2023 3:30 PM
College
College of Health Sciences
Department
Exercise Physiology
Keywords
floss bands, power, balance, range of motion, blood flow, time component
Abstract
It is crucial to investigate the effects of warm-up routines completed prior to physical activity in order to elucidate the best method that would result in a reduction in muscle soreness post-exercise, a lessened risk of injury, and an enhanced performance output ability. This study focused on muscle flossing, a newer method of warming up prior to an intense workout. Existing research has shown promising effects of muscle tissue flossing, with variations regarding the superior area to apply the floss band to, whether that be a joint or an area of soft tissue. The purpose of this study was to determine how college students who regularly exercise respond to having the floss band (a latex band used to apply pressure to a specific area in the body) applied to both a joint as well as soft tissue in the lower extremities, focusing specifically on the ankle joint and calf muscle. Power, assessed with a vertical countermovement jump test, range of motion, through a weight-bearing lunge test, and balance, through a dynamic leap and balance test, were compared between the two flossing treatment sites. Floss bands were applied to the designated area bilaterally for each of two visits, determined by a randomized order, and remained there for a total of two minutes, after which participants were instructed to walk around to regain blood flow before completing each of the three outcome tests. After twenty minutes surpassed from the removal of the floss bands, each of the three outcome tests were repeated to determine if there is a time component associated with the effects of muscle flossing. Data collection is currently underway, after which a between subjects comparison will be used to analyze the results, which will help further the literature regarding the best uses of the muscle flossing technique.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Jill Lucas Dr. Sean Collins Dr. Price Blair
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Joint Versus Soft Tissue Flossing on Overall Performance in the Lower Extremities
Hopwood Auditorium
It is crucial to investigate the effects of warm-up routines completed prior to physical activity in order to elucidate the best method that would result in a reduction in muscle soreness post-exercise, a lessened risk of injury, and an enhanced performance output ability. This study focused on muscle flossing, a newer method of warming up prior to an intense workout. Existing research has shown promising effects of muscle tissue flossing, with variations regarding the superior area to apply the floss band to, whether that be a joint or an area of soft tissue. The purpose of this study was to determine how college students who regularly exercise respond to having the floss band (a latex band used to apply pressure to a specific area in the body) applied to both a joint as well as soft tissue in the lower extremities, focusing specifically on the ankle joint and calf muscle. Power, assessed with a vertical countermovement jump test, range of motion, through a weight-bearing lunge test, and balance, through a dynamic leap and balance test, were compared between the two flossing treatment sites. Floss bands were applied to the designated area bilaterally for each of two visits, determined by a randomized order, and remained there for a total of two minutes, after which participants were instructed to walk around to regain blood flow before completing each of the three outcome tests. After twenty minutes surpassed from the removal of the floss bands, each of the three outcome tests were repeated to determine if there is a time component associated with the effects of muscle flossing. Data collection is currently underway, after which a between subjects comparison will be used to analyze the results, which will help further the literature regarding the best uses of the muscle flossing technique.