BaseBody® Muscle Floss Band - BLACK or PINK - 1.1mm or 1.3mm - Compression Band - Voodoo Band - Flossing - Tendinitis - Mobility – Recovery - Rehab - Physiotherapy

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Weber P. (2018). Flossing: an alternative treatment approach to Osgood-Schlatter's disease Case report of an adolescent soccer player. J. Bodyw. Mov. Ther. 22, 860–861. 10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.09.043 [ CrossRef] [ Google Scholar] Active movement: two cycles of: manual twisting of the wrapped part (4 times) + 20 plantar/dorsi-flexions−2 min rest in between (Σ ~4 min) Joint pain and restricted movement are often caused by poor perfusion. Releasing the Floss Band causes an enormous increase in moisture supply (blood and lymphatic fluid). The improved perfusion is immediately reflected in the range of motion. Active movement: elbow-flexion/extension + internal/external rotation of the glenohumeral joint (∑ 3 min)

Kielur, D.S.; Powden, C.J. Changes of Ankle Dorsiflexion Using Compression Tissue Flossing: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J. Sport Rehabilitation 2020, 30, 306–314. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef]Gorny, V.; Stöggl, T. Tissue flossing as a recovery tool for the lower extremity after strength endurance intervals. Sportverletz. Sportschaden 2018, 32, 55–60. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] A study of 52 recreational athletes found that voodoo flossing the ankle resulted in increased dorsiflexion and plantarflexion range of motion. It also improved single-leg jump performance as compared to the control (non flossed) ankle. A meta-analysis of studies on voodoo flossing for ankle joint range of motion also identified some positive results.

Overall, it’s not clearly understood exactly why voodoo floss works. What’s known is that voodoo flossing, like other mobility techniques, is a form of myofascial release that results from the interaction between the nervous system and muscles. When it is used around a joint it may help to temporarily create space in the joint and in turn, reduce movement restrictions. Mills, B.; Mayo, B.; Tavares, F.; Driller, M. The Effect of Tissue Flossing on Ankle Range of Motion, Jump, and Sprint Performance in Elite Rugby Union Athletes. J. Sport Rehabil. 2020, 29, 282–286. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef][ Green Version]

Floss bands benefits

Salvador, A.F.; De Aguiar, R.A.; Lisbôa, F.D.; Pereira, K.L.; Cruz, R.S.; Caputo, F. Ischemic Preconditioning and Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Int. J. Sports Physiol. Perform. 2016, 11, 4–14. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] Using floss bands effectively involves several steps to optimise their benefits for recovery and mobility. Follow these instructions for proper usage: Total of 2 weeks: 1 session/day with active movement−2 × 10 bodyweight squats, 10 heel raises, 10 dorsi/plantar-flexions + passive ankle mobilization (∑ 14 flossing sessions) Hjortskov N., Skotte J., Hye-Knudsen C., Fallentin N. (2005). Sympathetic outflow enhances the stretch reflex response in the relaxed soleus muscle in humans. J. Appl. Physiol. 98, 1366–1370. 10.1152/japplphysiol.00955.2004 [ PubMed] [ CrossRef] [ Google Scholar] In total, five studies investigated the effects of a flossing treatment on disease, pain, or injury.