Acute Effects of Upper Arm Tissue Flossing on Upper Extremity Performance and Power

This randomized sham-controlled trial investigates the acute effects of upper arm tissue flossing on upper extremity performance and power in healthy adults. Tissue flossing is a compression-based intervention that involves wrapping an elastic band around a limb for a short period while performing movement exercises. Twenty-eight healthy participants are randomly assigned to either an active tissue flossing group or a sham flossing group. The intervention is applied to the dominant upper arm. Upper extremity performance is assessed before the intervention and at 2 and 15 minutes after the intervention using the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST) and the Seated Medicine Ball Throw (SMBT). The study aims to determine whether a single session of upper arm tissue flossing can produce immediate improvements in upper extremity stability, functional performance, and explosive power compared with a sham intervention

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18-35 years. 2. Absence of current upper-extremity pain or dysfunction. 3. Ability to safely assume a full push-up position and perform a two-handed seated chest pass. Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of upper-extremity surgery. 2. Acute musculoskeletal injury within the preceding 6 months. 3. Known vascular disease, coagulation or clotting disorders, uncontrolled hypertension, or any other contraindication to short-term circumferential limb compression. 4. Confirmed latex allergy, given that the floss band used in this study was latex-based.