Acute Effects of Tissue Flossing on Boxers with Chronic Knee

This study explored the effects of acute tissue flossing on boxers with chronic knee pain (CKP). Eighteen boxers with CKP were randomly divided into experimental (EG) and control (CG) groups. The visual analog scale (VAS), Lysholm knee function score, flexion range of motion (ROM), maximal isometric extensor muscle strength, and stability of the knee were measured pre- and post- intervention (EG: 3-minute tissue flossing, CG: rest). VAS (F = 15.849, p = 0.001) and Lysholm knee function (F = 9.327, p = 0.008) improved more in the EG than in the CG. There was a significant difference for maximal isometric extensor muscle strength (F = 17.769, p = 0.001) but no significant difference for ROM (F = 1.218, p = 0.287) and knee stability (H = 1.672, p = 0.196) between the EG and CG. The findings suggest that tissue flossing can reduce knee pain, improve function, and increase extensor strength in boxers with CKP.