Effect of Tissue Flossing on Pain,Function and Movement

NCT04899375 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: NewYorkIT
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 9
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of the current investigation is to examine the effect of tissue-flossing on upper extremity, pain, strength and functional performance in subjects with musculoskeletal-related complaints of pain surrounding the elbow complex

Conditions

Elbow Tendinopathy

Keywords

Floss band; Tissue flossing; Physical therapy; Compression

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• VAS Pain Scale

  The 100 millimeter VAS is a commonly employed self-completed scale for the assessment of pain in adults. The scale is scored using a ruler, by measuring the distance in millimetres, along a 100 millimetres line, from the anchor marked "no pain".

  1 minute

• SF-MPQ 2

  The SF-MPQ 2 is a shorter version of the original McGill Pain Questionnaire. It is a multidimensional measure of pain, consisting of 2 subscales, one for sensory change and one for affective change.

  I minute

• Likert Perception Scale

  The Likert perception scale is the measurement of the subject's perception of change following the intervention.

  I minute

• Algometry

  Algometry is the assessment of load-dependent tenderness at a specific anatomical site.

  3 minutes

• Hand held Dynamometry

  HHD is a clinical tool for assessing isometric strength

  3 minutes

• Grip Strength

  The assessment of hand and grip strength is a useful measure for clinicians in determining functional status.

  3 minutes

Study Arms (1)

One group taking part in 2 separate conditions

EXPERIMENTAL

Subjects will be randomly assigned to either group A or B. Session 1 will serve to familiarize all participants with the battery of tests including the 100 mm VAS, Short-form Mcgill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ), Likert perception scale adapted from Kiefer et al. (2017), algometry, manual muscle testing, assessed via hand-held dynamometer (HHD), and grip strength assessed via hydraulic hand dynamometer; subjects will also be instructed in the AROM protocol. Familiarization will be conducted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the first condition. There will be a minimum washout period of 1 week to reduce both order and carry-over effects. Only the principal investigator will be abreast to the order of intervention, sufficiently blinding the raters. Prior to each trial, participants will be instructed to refrain from resistance training for a minimum of 48 hours and to abstain from the use of stimulants or analgesic medication for a minimum of 6 hours prior to reporting to the lab.

Device: Floss band; Device: ACE bandage

Interventions

Floss band DEVICE

Tissue-flossing, is the use of an elastic band to provide compression on soft-tissue and joints whilst performing active and, or passive range of motion.

One group taking part in 2 separate conditions

ACE bandage DEVICE

An ACE bandage is a cloth wrap used to provide compression

One group taking part in 2 separate conditions

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Elbow pain ≥1 month, VAS ≥3/10 (+) Tenderness to palpation (TTP) 1-3/4

You may not qualify if:

• Any condition that contraindicates the use of peripheral compression TTP \>3/4

Sponsors & Collaborators

• New York Institute of Technology: lead

Study Sites (1)

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, New York, 11568, United States

Location

Related Publications (4)

• Driller M, Mackay K, Mills B, Tavares F. Tissue flossing on ankle range of motion, jump and sprint performance: A follow-up study. Phys Ther Sport. 2017 Nov;28:29-33. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2017.08.081. Epub 2017 Aug 24.

  PMID: 28950149 RESULT

• Borda J, Selhorst M. The use of compression tack and flossing along with lacrosse ball massage to treat chronic Achilles tendinopathy in an adolescent athlete: a case report. J Man Manip Ther. 2017 Feb;25(1):57-61. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2016.1159403. Epub 2016 May 30.

  PMID: 28855793 RESULT

• Arce-Esquivel AA, Cage SA, Warner BJ, Stevenson P. Flossing bands to treat keinböck's disease in a collegiate men's basketball player: a case report. International Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Journal. 2018;3(2).

  RESULT

• Kiefer BN, Lemarr KE, Enriquez CC, Tivener KA, Daniel T. A Pilot Study: Perceptual Effects of the Voodoo Floss Band on Glenohumeral Flexibility. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training. 2017;22(4):29-33.

  RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Elbow Tendinopathy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Tendinopathy; Muscular Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Elbow Injuries; Arm Injuries; Wounds and Injuries; Tendon Injuries

Study Officials

• Peter C Douris, EdD

  New York Institute of Technology

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Model Details: Randomized Crossover Design

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 19, 2021
• First Posted: May 24, 2021
• Study Start: September 1, 2019
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2019
• Study Completion: May 23, 2020
• Last Updated: May 24, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)