Floss bands

Where does the flossing band come from?

The floss band was developed to boost athletic performance and support rehabilitation after injuries. The “flossing” method, popularised by Dr Kelly Starrett, aims to increase mobility, relieve pain and speed up recovery. Unlike traditional methods such as blood flow restriction training, Kaatsu or occlusion training, flossing uses only about 30% of maximum strength. This makes floss bands ideal for controlled strength rebuilding in elite and rehab sports, as well as for use in physiotherapy.

Buying a floss band: How it’s used and how it works

In principle, applying a floss band temporarily restricts fluid exchange in the cells. This should last around 1–3 minutes. All areas of the extremities with impaired function can be “flossed”. You – or even better, your physiotherapist – wrap the affected area with the floss band. The tightness of the wrap can be adjusted individually by how much you stretch the band when applying it. Once the joint is “flossed”, it can be moved through various ranges of motion. Therapists use active, assisted-active or passive exercises. After removing the compression band, there is a reactive increase in blood flow. Due to the negative pressure in the tissue and the “blood pooling” in front of the treated area, more arterial blood is drawn in and pushed through. The improved supply of nutrients and oxygen is intended to support healing and regeneration. Discover the benefits for yourself and order your floss band easily from our online shop.