Floss band trick may boost ankle flexibility and balance

NCT ID NCT07442968

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Nambu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested two floss band techniques on 50 healthy adults to see if they could improve ankle range of motion and balance. One group used a standard floss band wrap, while the other combined it with joint mobilization movements. Researchers measured ankle flexibility, weight-bearing lunge, and static/dynamic balance before and after the session. The goal was to see if these simple, non-invasive methods could offer quick benefits for ankle function.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: floss band (elastic band wrapped around the ankle during movement)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward simple, low-cost techniques to improve ankle mobility and balance for healthy people or athletes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study in healthy adults, not patients. Results may not apply to people with ankle injuries or conditions. The intervention is short-term, so lasting benefits are unknown.

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Nambu University

Gwangju, Gwangsan-gu, 62271, South Korea

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