Background: Tissue flossing has been recommended to enhance ankle dorsiflexion (DF), jump performance, and agility; however, limited evidence exists regarding its effects on balance and gait. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of tissue flossing on ankle DF, balance, and gait in participants with limited ankle DF. Methods: Forty participants with restricted DF were assessed at baseline and then randomly assigned to either an intervention group (n = 20) or a control group (n = 20) using a computerized randomization tool. The intervention group underwent tissue flossing using a floss band (Sanctband COMPRE Floss™ Lime), while the control group performed low-intensity active DF and plantarflexion exercises for 2 min. Ankle DF, sway area during the one-leg test (OLT), and gait parameters, including foot strike (FS) and toe-off angles, were measured before and after the intervention. Results: The intervention group showed significantly greater improvements in DF, OLT, and FS compared to the control group. Conclusions: Tissue flossing is an effective intervention for improving ankle DF, balance, and gait in individuals with restricted DF. Clinical trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov (identifier: NCT06708052; registered on 25 November 2024; registered retrospectively).
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