Blood Flow Restriction

EACH PATIENT WILL HAVE THEIR OWN CUSTOMIZED PLAN OF CARE BASED ON THEIR IMPAIRMENTS, DEFICITS, AND GOALS TO RETURN TO NORMAL ACTIVITY

HOW BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION WORKS

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training uses a specialized tourniquet system to partially restrict arterial inflow and fully restrict venous outflow in working musculature during exercise. Each patient will have their own customized plan of care based on their impairments, deficits, and goals to return to normal activity. This allows for significant strength gains using very light loads.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF BFR

BFR is a game-changer for rehabilitation. It aims to prevent muscle atrophy and build strength without placing heavy stress on healing joints or tendons. The benefits include accelerated muscle hypertrophy, improved aerobic capacity, and faster recovery post-surgery. Athletes undergoing BFR often recover faster and return to their sport with improved performance and a reduced risk of re-injury.

BFR FREQUENCY

The suggested frequency for BFR training is highly individualized, depending on the nature and severity of the injury or condition. Patients may undergo frequent sessions, typically 2-3 times a week, during the acute phase of rehabilitation to maintain muscle mass and regain function. As progress is made, the frequency may adjust, and the focus may shift to traditional heavy load training.