Applicability of Tissue Flossing for Blood Flow Restriction in the Upper Limb: Reliability and Performance Analysis

Launched by PAULISTA UNIVERSITY · Jul 16, 2024

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Objectives: to evaluate the intra- and inter-rater reliability of the occlusion pressure generated by TF, investigate the reproducibility of TF application on different days and compare TF with traditional RFS in terms of muscle gains.

Methods: the study is divided into two stages: First stage, randomized controlled crossover clinical trial, 80 healthy individuals aged 18 to 30 years old evaluated to determine the reliability of the TF. Participants will follow one of two types of randomization, with exclusions based on health criteria. Assessments include anthropometric characteristics, d...

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MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• * Individuals who present one or more of the following characteristics will not be included:
• • 1 presence of any health condition that contraindicates or prevents exercise;
• • 2 diabetes and diagnosed high blood pressure;
• • 3 inflammatory, psychiatric, cardiovascular and/or respiratory rheumatological disease; - -4 being dependent on alcohol, consuming drugs and/or being a smoker;
• • 5 history of knee surgery (e.g., meniscal repair and ligament reconstruction) or recent upper limb musculoskeletal injury that may impair performance during tests or interventions (e.g., muscle injury, tendinopathy, patellofemoral pain and/or back pain column in the last six months);
• • 6 use of ergogenic supplements to improve physical performance and/or muscle mass and/or vasoactive medications;
• • 7 having one or more risk factors predisposing to thromboembolism
• Exclusion Criteria:
• * Participants will be excluded from the study if they:
• • 1 have a health problem that does not allow them to continue;
• • 2 wish to leave the study;
• • 3 not sign the consent form