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Is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training something you should consider using?
Well lets take a quick look in this thread! 1/9
Well lets take a quick look in this thread! 1/9
First up, combining traditional resistance training with BFR has just recently been shown to lead to some improvements in both strength, muscle size, and markers of sports performance in healthy athletes. 2/9 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33196300/
But what about its use in those with injury?
Well a small number of studies looking at BFR training in ACL, knee OA, myositis, and sarcopenia have found it is an effective, tolerable and potential clinical rehabilitation tool! 3/9 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28259850/
Well a small number of studies looking at BFR training in ACL, knee OA, myositis, and sarcopenia have found it is an effective, tolerable and potential clinical rehabilitation tool! 3/9 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28259850/
Looking further into BFR effects on age related muscle loss (sarcopenia). A small number of studies have shown that BFR training and walking with BFR is an effective intervention to stimulate muscle hypertrophy and strength gains in older populations. 4/9 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30306467/
But is BFR safe?
Well again in a small number of studies it appears to be a safe approach for knee related disorders, but further research is needed to make definitive conclusions in other conditions. 5/9 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31710505/
Well again in a small number of studies it appears to be a safe approach for knee related disorders, but further research is needed to make definitive conclusions in other conditions. 5/9 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31710505/
As with most things, more research is needed to find the optimal parameters and methods for BFR training
But currently it does look like It may be an effective intervention for helping improve muscle mass, strength, and function in both healthy and injured populations! 6/9
But currently it does look like It may be an effective intervention for helping improve muscle mass, strength, and function in both healthy and injured populations! 6/9
I am not one for many gadgets in practice but if the evidence shows efficacy and effectiveness then I will use them.
Currently I recommend using BFR for a select number lower limb issues such as knee OA, most ACLRs, and occasionally PFP in the very early irritable stages! 7/9
Currently I recommend using BFR for a select number lower limb issues such as knee OA, most ACLRs, and occasionally PFP in the very early irritable stages! 7/9
I also use it occasionally to supplement my own strength training, especially during lockdowns when access to gyms and heavier weights are limited... and of course for getting a pump in da biceps! 8/9
Let me know what you think about BFR and what you use it for! 9/9
