WHEN TISSUE LAYERS STOP SLIDING, MOVEMENT BREAKS DOWN

Your muscles don't work in isolation. Every time you move under load, tissue layers slide past each other: skin over fascia, fascia over muscle, muscle over adjacent muscle.

Force concentrates through the same pathways. Restrictions develop where sliding mechanics fail—not where tissue is shortest or weakest. Layers that should glide start to bind. Force concentrates through the same pathways, and restrictions develop where sliding mechanics matter most—not where tissue is shortest or weakest.

When these interfaces lose their ability to tolerate shear forces, movement restrictions appear—even when passive range is normal.

Standard tools compress tissue vertically. They flatten layers together but don't challenge the sliding surfaces between them.

FlossPoint works differently.

Three removable ShearPoints attach to the band and create focal compression at specific tissue interfaces. When you move under compression, the ShearPoints generate directional shear forces between layers—the mechanism that actually restores sliding capacity.

Learn The Mechanism

Removable ShearPoints Target Tissue Interfaces

Each FlossPoint band includes 3 dome-shaped ShearPoints with textured surfaces that fasten securely to the band.

Position them based on restriction area:
- Focused areas (foot, ankle): 1-2 ShearPoints
- Mid-size regions (calf, hamstring): 2-3 ShearPoints
- Large areas (quad, glute complex): All 3 ShearPoints

The dome shape creates focal compression points. When you move under load, these generate directional shear forces at the exact tissue interfaces that need to glide.

Most recovery tools compress everywhere. FlossPoint compresses specifically.

Five Years of Real-World Validation

CLINICALLY VALIDATED SINCE 2019

FlossPoint is the evolution of the CTM Band—used by clinicians and athletes for 5 years. Same proven mechanism. Better materials. Refined design.

See The Evolution

Real-Time Ultrasound: Tissue Behavior Under Load

This video shows musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging of soft tissue during compression and movement. The lighter lines represent interfaces between tissue layers (skin, fascia, muscle).

What you're observing:

With vertical compression alone, layers flatten together. Pressure increases, but movement between interfaces is limited.

With directional shear during movement (created by focal compression via ShearPoints), layers are challenged to move relative to each other while loaded. This is where sliding surface mechanics are restored.

In mechanical terms:
- Compression engages tissue
- Shear challenges tissue interfaces
- Movement under load builds tolerance

This is not diagnostic imaging. This is educational demonstration of mechanical principles.

The Protocol

1. Position ShearPoints

Attach 1-3 ShearPoints to the band based on muscle size. Space them across the area where tissue feels least responsive during loaded movement.

Small muscles (foot, achilles): 1-2 ShearPoints
Medium muscles (calf): 2-3 ShearPoints
Large muscles (quad, hamstring): All 3 ShearPoints

2. Wrap with Moderate Tension

Apply compression that allows full range of motion but creates noticeable resistance. You should be able to move deliberately through the pattern. If circulation is cut off or movement is impossible, reduce tension.

3. Move for 2-3 Minutes

Perform loaded movement patterns through the restricted range. The ShearPoints create focal compression that generates directional shear between tissue layers during movement. Tempo matters—move with control, not speed.

4. Remove and Reassess

Take the band off. Test movement quality under the actual load you'll use in training. Range that holds during training demand = improved tissue tolerance.

Common Applications: Lower Extremity Protocols

Position ShearPoints based on restriction location. Move under load for 2 minutes. Reassess.

Achilles & Calf Complex

ShearPoints: 2 along calf muscle belly

Movements: Eccentric calf lowers, jump prep, heel-elevated movements

Ankle Dorsiflexion

ShearPoints: 2 above ankle joint across tibialis anterior

Movements: Goblet squats, heel-elevated split squats

Plantar Region & Foot

ShearPoints: 1-2 across midfoot

Movements: Toe yoga, short foot activation, single-leg balance

Knee & Quadriceps

ShearPoints: 2-3 across distal quadriceps

Movements: Step-ups, split squats, terminal knee extension

Hamstring Complex

ShearPoints: 3 across proximal-mid hamstring

Movements: RDLs, good mornings, eccentric curls

Hip & IT Band Interface

ShearPoints: 2-3 along lateral thigh/IT band

Movements: Lateral lunges, step-downs, hip abduction

FlossPoint vs. Standard Recovery and Percussion Tools

	Massage Tools	Standard Floss Bands	FlossPoint
Mechanism	Mechanical pressure, vibration, or percussion applied at rest	Vertical compression across wrapped area	Focal compression + directional shear during movement
Active vs. Passive	Passive—applied to body at rest	Often passive or with minimal movement	Active—requires deliberate movement under compression
What It Targets	Subjective sensation, comfort, perceived "release"	General stiffness, broad tissue compression	Tissue interfaces where sliding dysfunction limits movement under load
When to Use	Post-training recovery, relaxation	Variable—warm-up, mobility, or recovery	Pre-training prep, warm-up, rehab where load tolerance is limited
Primary Goal	Temporary relief, sensation	Blood flow modulation, general mobility	Restore sliding surface mechanics between tissue layers

Standard tools create vertical compression or mechanical pressure.
FlossPoint creates focal compression that generates directional shear at tissue interfaces during movement.

Built for clinicians, coaches, and athletes who understand tissue restrictions as mechanical problems

Built for clinicians, coaches, and athletes who understand tissue restrictions as mechanical problems requiring mechanical solutions.

If you prepare athletes for high-demand training or integrate active loading into rehab protocols, FlossPoint makes sense.

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Common Questions

FlossPoint is the improved version of the CTM Band (used since 2019).

Upgrades:
- High-tension latex band (maintains grip during movement)
- Denser rubber ShearPoints with textured surface (better tissue engagement)
- Improved attachment mechanism (stays secure during high-velocity movements)

The mechanism is the same—the materials and execution are better.

Shear force acts parallel to tissue layers, not perpendicular (like compression). When ShearPoints create focal compression and you move, shear forces are generated between tissue interfaces (skin-fascia, fascia-muscle, muscle-muscle). This challenges the sliding surface mechanics that allow tissues to glide relative to each other under load. Vertical compression alone doesn't create this effect.

Start with the restriction—where does movement feel limited under load? Position ShearPoints across that area with even spacing. For example, if calf dorsiflexion is limited during squats, place 2 ShearPoints along the calf muscle belly. The included protocol guide shows recommended placements for common restrictions.

They create focal compression, which feels different from broad compression. If the sensation is excessive, you're wrapping too tight or positioning them over areas that shouldn't be loaded (e.g., directly on a tendon or over acute inflammation). Start with moderate tension and adjust.

BFR uses measured occlusion pressure (40-80% arterial occlusion) combined with light loads (20-30% 1RM) to create a metabolic stimulus for hypertrophy. FlossPoint uses focal compression during normal-load movement to create mechanical shear at tissue interfaces. Different mechanism, different goal. If you want BFR, use a BFR system with measurable pressure. If you want to restore tissue tolerance and sliding mechanics, use FlossPoint.

Yes. The same principles apply—focal compression via ShearPoints + movement = directional shear at tissue interfaces. Common applications include shoulder complex (rotator cuff region), elbow/forearm (flexor or extensor mass), and wrist. The included protocols focus on lower extremity, but the mechanism translates.

As often as needed based on movement quality. Common use cases: during warm-ups before training, after skill work when movement feels restricted, or as part of rehab protocols targeting specific restrictions. 2 minutes per application. Daily use is fine if movement quality warrants it. More frequent isn't inherently better—assess movement under load and use the tool when restriction is present.

No. FlossPoint is a loading tool, not a treatment modality. It's used to prepare tissue for training demand or as part of a rehab strategy where movement tolerance under load is the goal. Manual therapy, exercise prescription, and other interventions address different objectives and shouldn't be replaced by any single tool.

If you apply ShearPoints correctly, use appropriate tension, and move deliberately through the restricted pattern for 2 minutes, you should notice improved movement quality when you reassess under load. If you don't, the restriction may not be a tissue tolerance issue—consider other factors like motor control, joint limitations, or pain-related inhibition. 30-day guarantee applies—if it doesn't work, return it.

If movement quality doesn't improve, the restriction may not
be a tissue tolerance issue—consider motor control, joint
limitations, or pain-related factors. 30-day guarantee applies.

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Address Tissue Tolerance. Don't Work Around It.

FlossPoint is designed for professionals who understand that movement restrictions under load are often mechanical problems requiring mechanical solutions—not comfort, not sensation, not passive recovery.

If you prepare athletes for high-demand training, integrate active loading into rehab protocols, or need tools that address sliding surface dysfunction, FlossPoint makes sense.

30-day guarantee. Use it. Assess movement under load. If it doesn't improve tissue tolerance, return it.

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