Acute effects of tissue flossing on the thigh

To compare variables of local temperature, hip joint range of motion, power tests, before and after Tissue Flossing (TF) in active men.

Experimental, controlled, cross-over and randomized.

Field Experiment.

20 physically active men.

Thigh region temperature, range of motion and power were measured with a thermographic camera, digital goniometer and specific tests.

The use of TF showed improvements in the measurements of anterior plane TF versus sham temperature (p < 0.00001), posterior plane temperature (p < 0.00001), ROM (p = 0.002), power (p = 0.008).

The increase in temperature from muscle work plus TF facilitates metabolism in terms of a positive feedback loop. The increased temperature in the extremities leads to a significantly higher viscoelasticity of the fascia. Therefore, it generates less resistance of the fascia, with an increase in the amplitude of movement, the possibility of transmitting tension between segments, and better use of elastic energy.