Flossing Technique With Neuromuscular Reeducation Exercises in Trained Subjects

Flossing Technique Together With a Protocol of Neuromuscular Reeducation Exercises in the Improvement of Dorsiflexion of the Ankle and the Perception of Effort When Performing a Squat in Trained Subjects. A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Introduction. A deficit of dorsiflexion and motor control can limit the performance of a squat. Neuromuscular reeducation exercises, mobility and elasticity are used in the neuromuscular control and mobility of the kinetic chain. The Flossing technique is applied to improve ankle mobility and the perception of effort.

Objective. To compare the efficacy of a protocol for neuromuscular reeducation exercises, mobility and elasticity, and the Flossing technique in ankle mobility and perception of effort when performing squats.

Study design. Randomized, multicenter, single-blind clinical study with a follow-up period.

Methodology. 40 weightlifters included in the study will be assigned randomly to the study groups: experimental (protocol of reeducation exercises plus the application of the Flossing technique) and control (protocol of reeducation exercises). The intervention will last 4 weeks, with two weekly sessions of 15 minutes each. The variables of the study will be the range of movement of ankle dorsiflexion (Weight Bearing Lunge Test) and the perception of the effort during the squat (Borg scale). A descriptive statistical analysis will be carried out calculating the main statistical characteristics. The distribution of the sample will be analyzed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnof test. In case of homogeneity, parametric tests will be used to calculate changes after each evaluation (t-student) and the intra- and intersubject effect (repeated measures ANOVA).

Expected results. Improvement in dorsiflexion of the ankle and decrease in the perception of effort during the squat.

Inclusion Criteria:

• From 18 to 24 years old
• Male
• That they be weight lifters with at least one year of experience
• That they do not present musculoskeletal injury or pathology in the three months prior to the beginning of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Can not be present during the 6 weeks of the intervention and the evaluations will be excluded
• Under pharmacological treatment
• Who are performing another physiotherapy study
• Not sign the informed consent document.