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Effect of tissue flossing on eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage: A randomized controlled trial

Jianxin Chen
1
,
Fang Cheng
1
,
Jinqi Yang
1
,
Jinfeng Yang
1
,
Jianxin Ran
1
,
Yuanpeng Liao
1, 2

  1. Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu 610041, China
  2. Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu 610041, China
Biol Sport. 2025;42(3):177–184
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2025.147019
Online publish date: 2025/02/05
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