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Acute Effects of Upper Arm Tissue Flossing on Upper Extremity Performance and Power
Sponsor: Erzurum Technical University
Summary
This randomized sham-controlled trial investigates the acute effects of upper arm tissue flossing on upper extremity performance and power in healthy adults. Tissue flossing is a compression-based intervention that involves wrapping an elastic band around a limb for a short period while performing movement exercises. Twenty-eight healthy participants are randomly assigned to either an active tissue flossing group or a sham flossing group. The intervention is applied to the dominant upper arm. Upper extremity performance is assessed before the intervention and at 2 and 15 minutes after the intervention using the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST) and the Seated Medicine Ball Throw (SMBT). The study aims to determine whether a single session of upper arm tissue flossing can produce immediate improvements in upper extremity stability, functional performance, and explosive power compared with a sham intervention
Official title: Acute Effects of Upper Arm Tissue Flossing on Closed-Chain Upper Extremity Stability and Explosive Upper-Body Power: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
28
Start Date
2026-03-01
Completion Date
2026-05-03
Last Updated
2026-06-26
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Active Myofascial Compression
The floss band is applied to the participant's dominant upper arm by a licensed physiotherapist. Wrapping proceeds in a distal-to-proximal direction with approximately 50% overlap between layers, terminating just distal to the axilla. The band is stretched to a standardized elongation between 50% and 70% of its maximal length to generate moderate circumferential compression. Once wrapped, the participant performs a standardized 2-minute low-to-moderate intensity active movement sequence consisting of repeated elbow flexion/extension, shoulder flexion/extension, and forearm pronation/supination. The band is fully removed immediately following the 2-minute movement block
Sham Myofascial Wrap
The floss band is applied to the participant's dominant upper arm by the same physiotherapist, maintaining identical therapist contact time, limb positioning, and overall session duration as the active group. However, the band is applied with less than 10% elongation, creating a loosely snug contact fit insufficient to generate meaningful circumferential compression or local vascular occlusion. Once wrapped, the participant performs the exact same 2-minute low-to-moderate intensity active movement sequence (elbow flexion/extension, shoulder flexion/extension, and forearm pronation/supination) before the band is fully removed.
Locations (1)
Harran university
Sanliurfa, Turkey (Türkiye)