The Effect of Ankle Floss Band on Football Players

Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Ankle Instability

Treatments: Other: Flossband; Other: Controlled Group

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06491277

2023/01

Details and patient eligibility

About

There is no study in the literature investigating the effects of ankle stimulation with the flossband soft tissue technique on balance and proprioception. The impact of flossband use on flexibility and static and dynamic balance in the lower extremities requires further research. It is likely that flossband, which has been found to enhance sports performance, also affects balance, proprioception, and performance. More research is needed to evaluate the benefits of flossband use on body movements and motor control. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of flossband on balance, proprioception, and performance, given its known impact on sports performance.

Full description

Objective: The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of exercises with flossband on balance, proprioception, and physical performance in the ankle.

Materials and Methods: Thirty-six football players were included in the study. As this was a serial group design the same football players were included in both the study group and the control group. There was a 72-hour break between the interventions for the study group and the control group. The study began with the study group. The study group received Flossband application while the control group received foam roller bandage application. The same exercises were conducted alongside both interventions. Measurements were taken before and after the interventions and exercises. Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion was evaluated using the weight-bearing lunge test, static balance using a smartphone application, dynamic balance using the Y-balance test, and proprioception using the joint position sense test. Additionally, the hop test was used to assess jumping performance.

Enrollment: 36 patients

Sex: Male

Ages: 18 to 25 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Aged between 18 and 25 years old.
• Engaged in regular football training for at least 3 years.

Exclusion criteria

• History of fractures and surgeries in the lower extremities.
• Diagnosed with other ankle and lower extremity problems.
• Presence of pain in the ankle and lower extremities.
• Systemic conditions such as deep vein thrombosis and embolism.
• Experience of pain during any measurement.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Non-Randomized

Interventional model: Crossover Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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36 participants in 2 patient groups

Flossband Group

Active Comparator group

Description:

Our study began by applying flossband to the football players. The players were first assessed without the flossband, and then reassessed with the flossband to measure its effectiveness. This group was referred to as the 'Study Group.'

Treatment:

Other: Flossband

Controlled Group

Sham Comparator group

Description:

After the specified rest period, the football players were evaluated prior to the foam roller application. Seventy-two hours later, they were reassessed with the foam roller to measure the effectiveness of the application. This group was referred to as the 'Control Group.

Treatment:

Other: Controlled Group