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NCT Number: NCT04367532

Foam Rolling and Tissue Flossing of the Cuff Muscles

The hypothesis is that self-myofascial release (SMR) intervention on the cuff muscles would affect positively sprint performance and jump height, as well as, decrease Achilles tendon stiffness. The second hypothesis is that tissue flossing would be more effective than foam rolling.

The participants will be randomly assigned to foam rolling, tissue flossing, and control group (without any intervention). After the intervention, repeated measures will be performed (15m sprint, countermovement jump (CMJ) and Achilles tendon stiffness). This will aim to improve sprint time, jump height and decrease tendon stiffness.

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Key information

Conditions

Ankle Injuries Ankle Sprains Leg Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

20 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University Team Sport Hall

Wroclaw, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, 51-612, Poland

About this study

Foam rolling provides beneficial results in ankle range of motion, muscle flexibility or muscle sourness. Tissue flossing is popular in athletic training and physical therapy, as an effective strategy for ankle range of motion or performance. However, there is a lack of knowledge about the use of foam rolling and tissue flossing during a 60 minutes post-intervention examination on the performance and soft tissue stiffness.

The main aim of this study is to investigate the effect of foam rolling and tissue flossing of the cuff on sprint performance, jump height and Achilles tendon stiffness at different time points. The second aim is to assess the effectiveness of those self-myofascial release methods (SMR).

This study will include healthy, recreational active subjects aged between 20 and 25 years old.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Regular physical exercise activity (~3 times per week).

Exclusion criteria

  • Experience with the application of foam rolling and tissue flossing.
  • Current or prior pain or injury in the lower extremity.
  • Previous history of surgery in the lower extremity.
  • Cardiovascular disabilities.

Treatment and study plan

foam rolling

Other

Foam rolling performed on cuff muscles in 3 sets of 30 seconds per each muscle part in duration with a 15-second rest between sets. The first sets on the central part of the cuff muscles, the second on the medial and third on the lateral side of the cuff.

Tissue flossing

Other

A standard cuff muscle bandaging technique on cuff muscle. After the application, each participant is asked to perform a 2 min ankle-exercise program.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in counter-movement jump (CMJ)

    Time frame: Baseline, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

    A maximum vertical jump with counter-movement.

  2. Change in 15-meter sprint run

    Time frame: Baseline, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

    The 15-meter sprint involves a participant starting behind a timing gate and running through a second timing gate 15 meters away.

  3. Change in viscoelastic properties of the Achilles tendon.

    Time frame: Baseline, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

    Stiffness measured on (1) Achilles tendon origin, (2) Achilles tendon on the center ankle joint, and (3) intermuscular septum between medial and lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences

Other

Collaborators

  • Aalborg University
  • Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

Registry information

Official study title

Foam Rolling and Tissue Flossing of the Cuff Muscles: Acute Effect on Jump Height, Sprint Performance and Achilles Tendon Stiffness

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Apr 29, 2020
Registry last updated
Nov 3, 2020

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