We break down the basics regarding blood flow restriction training in the clinic.

Topics Include:

• Proposed mechanisms of BFR
• Safety
• Determining proper limb occlusion pressure and what works best for developing muscle strength and hypertrophy
• Exercise volume and determining proper load
• What type of patients or athletes benefit from BFR
• Specifics regarding BFR with resistance exercise and aerobic exercise
• Pain Modulation
• Using BFR with post-op ACL

Resources:

1.Hughes L, Rosenblatt B, Haddad F, et al. Comparing the Effectiveness of Blood Flow Restriction and Traditional Heavy Load Resistance Training in the Post-Surgery Rehabilitation of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Patients: A UK National Health Service Randomised Controlled Trial. Sports Med. 2019;49(11):1787-1805. doi:10.1007/s40279-019-01137-2

1. Patterson SD, Burr JF, Warmington S. Editorial: Blood Flow Restriction: Rehabilitation to Performance. Front Physiol. 2021;12:566421. doi:10.3389/fphys.2021.566421

2. Owens Recovery Science

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Run Time: 37:07 Released on October 4th, 2021