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Acute Effects of Upper Arm Tissue Flossing on Upper Extremity Performance and Power (AUERTF)

22. června 2026 aktualizováno: esedullah akaras, Erzurum Technical University

Acute Effects of Upper Arm Tissue Flossing on Closed-Chain Upper Extremity Stability and Explosive Upper-Body Power: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial

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

Přehled studie

Postavení

Dokončeno

Podmínky

Intervence / Léčba

Detailní popis

Tissue flossing is a relatively new technique used in sports and rehabilitation settings. It involves applying a specialized elastic compression band around a limb while the individual performs active movements. Proposed mechanisms include temporary vascular occlusion followed by reperfusion, alterations in neuromuscular function, and changes in fascial tissue mobility. Although tissue flossing has been investigated for lower extremity performance and range of motion outcomes, evidence regarding its effects on upper extremity performance remains limited.

The purpose of this study is to examine the acute effects of upper arm tissue flossing on upper extremity functional performance and power in healthy adults. This study is designed as a randomized, sham-controlled, parallel-group trial.

A total of 28 healthy volunteers are randomly allocated to either an active tissue flossing group or a sham flossing group. Participants in the active intervention group receive tissue flossing applied to the dominant upper arm using a standardized compression protocol. Participants in the sham group receive a loosely applied band that does not provide therapeutic compression. During band application, participants perform standardized upper extremity movements.

Outcome measurements are obtained at baseline, 2 minutes after intervention, and 15 minutes after intervention. Upper extremity functional performance is assessed using the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST). Explosive upper-body power is assessed using the Seated Medicine Ball Throw (SMBT).

The primary objective is to determine whether upper arm tissue flossing produces immediate improvements in upper extremity stability and performance compared with a sham intervention. Findings from this study may contribute to understanding the potential role of tissue flossing as a practical strategy for enhancing upper extremity performance in healthy individuals and physically active populations.

Typ studie

Intervenční

Zápis (Aktuální)

28

Fáze

  • Nelze použít

Kontakty a umístění

Tato část poskytuje kontaktní údaje pro ty, kteří studii provádějí, a informace o tom, kde se tato studie provádí.

Studijní místa

Kritéria účasti

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Kritéria způsobilosti

Věk způsobilý ke studiu

  • Dospělý

Přijímá zdravé dobrovolníky

Ano

Popis

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Age 18-35 years.
  2. Absence of current upper-extremity pain or dysfunction.
  3. Ability to safely assume a full push-up position and perform a two-handed seated chest pass.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. History of upper-extremity surgery.
  2. Acute musculoskeletal injury within the preceding 6 months.
  3. Known vascular disease, coagulation or clotting disorders, uncontrolled hypertension, or any other contraindication to short-term circumferential limb compression.
  4. Confirmed latex allergy, given that the floss band used in this study was latex-based.

Studijní plán

Tato část poskytuje podrobnosti o studijním plánu, včetně toho, jak je studie navržena a co studie měří.

Jak je studie koncipována?

Detaily designu

  • Primární účel: Léčba
  • Přidělení: Randomizované
  • Intervenční model: Paralelní přiřazení
  • Maskování: Dvojnásobek

Zbraně a zásahy

Skupina účastníků / Arm
Intervence / Léčba
Experimentální: Active Flossing Group
Participants (n=14) receive a structured circumferential compression protocol on their dominant upper arm using an elastic latex floss band stretched to moderate tension, followed by a brief active movement sequence.
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
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.
Falešný srovnávač: Sham Flossing
Participants (n=14) receive a loose, minimal-tension wrap on their dominant upper arm using the same floss band type, performing the identical active movement sequence to isolate the effects of compression intensity
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
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.

Co je měření studie?

Primární výstupní opatření

Měření výsledku
Popis opatření
Časové okno
Seated Medicine Ball Throw (SMBT) distance
Časové okno: Measured at three time points: Baseline (Pre-intervention), 2 minutes post-removal, and 15 minutes post-removal
Upper-extremity explosive power was assessed using the seated medicine ball throw. Participants were seated upright with back support and projected a 2-kg medicine ball horizontally as far as possible in a chest-pass motion. Throw distance was measured from a fixed start line to the point of initial ball contact.
Measured at three time points: Baseline (Pre-intervention), 2 minutes post-removal, and 15 minutes post-removal
Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST) score
Časové okno: Measured at three time points: Baseline (Pre-intervention), 2 minutes post-removal, and 15 minutes post-removal.
Upper-extremity closed-chain stability was assessed using the CKCUEST. Participants assumed a full push-up (high-plank) position with hands placed on two parallel strips of tape positioned 91.4 cm apart. Participants alternately touched the opposite hand as rapidly as possible for 15 seconds. The metric recorded is the total number of completed hand touches within the 15-second interval.
Measured at three time points: Baseline (Pre-intervention), 2 minutes post-removal, and 15 minutes post-removal.

Spolupracovníci a vyšetřovatelé

Zde najdete lidi a organizace zapojené do této studie.

Sponzor

Spolupracovníci

Vyšetřovatelé

  • Studijní židle: Esedullah AKARAS, Dr., Erzurum Technical University

Termíny studijních záznamů

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Hlavní termíny studia

Začátek studia (Aktuální)

1. března 2026

Primární dokončení (Aktuální)

15. dubna 2026

Dokončení studie (Aktuální)

3. května 2026

Termíny zápisu do studia

První předloženo

22. června 2026

První předloženo, které splnilo kritéria kontroly kvality

22. června 2026

První zveřejněno (Aktuální)

26. června 2026

Aktualizace studijních záznamů

Poslední zveřejněná aktualizace (Aktuální)

26. června 2026

Odeslaná poslední aktualizace, která splnila kritéria kontroly kvality

22. června 2026

Naposledy ověřeno

1. února 2026

Více informací

Termíny související s touto studií

Další identifikační čísla studie

  • ETU-2026-TF-UEP-01

Plán pro data jednotlivých účastníků (IPD)

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NE

Popis plánu IPD

our protocol explicitly states that the datasets generated and analyzed during the study are openly available.

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