Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

A technique which combines low intensity exercise with blood flow occlusion by use of a cuff. The cuff is placed close to the muscle being exercised thereby recreating a HYPOXIA to mimic the effects of high intensity exercise.

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Networked: 98 relevant articles (13 outcomes, 17 trials/studies)

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Therapy Context: Research Results

Experts

1.	Loenneke, Jeremy P: 7 articles (04/2022 - 11/2013)
2.	Warmington, Stuart A: 4 articles (01/2019 - 11/2015)
3.	Hughes, Luke: 3 articles (01/2020 - 09/2019)
4.	Patterson, Stephen David: 3 articles (01/2020 - 09/2019)
5.	Centner, Christoph: 3 articles (11/2019 - 01/2019)
6.	Gollhofer, Albert: 3 articles (11/2019 - 01/2019)
7.	König, Daniel: 3 articles (11/2019 - 01/2019)
8.	May, Anthony K: 3 articles (01/2019 - 11/2015)
9.	Bartholomew, John B: 2 articles (09/2022 - 11/2021)
10.	Fleming, R Y Declan: 2 articles (09/2022 - 11/2021)

Related Diseases

1.	Pain (Aches) 01/01/2023 - "BFR therapy can significantly reduce pain, strengthen muscles, and improve function.BFR therapy did not significantly improve passive ROM, and further research is needed to determine its ability to reduce swelling.BFR therapy is safe and effective for DRF patients after ORIF, but requires individualized protocols and frequent assessments. " 01/01/2023 - "In patients with DRF who underwent corrective surgery, BFR therapy effectively relieved pain and swelling, increased muscle strength and wrist function, and had no additional risks for bone healing and VT. " 05/01/2019 - "In this Viewpoint, the author discusses blood flow restriction training, an intervention claiming that some low-intensity exercise performed while wearing a blood pressure cuff will result in strength gains, improved performance, shorter postexercise recovery, and pain reduction. " 07/17/2023 - "ADAPTations to low load blood flow restriction exercise versus conventional heavier load resistance exercise in UK military personnel with persistent knee pain: protocol for the ADAPT study, a multi-centre randomized controlled trial." 07/01/2021 - "Among these 13 studies, 3 studies examined exercise-induced hypoalgesia after an acute bout of resistance exercise with blood flow restriction, and 10 studies investigated pain reduction following long-term blood flow restriction training. "
2.	Hypertrophy 11/01/2019 - "Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy, alone or in combination with exercise, has shown some promise in promoting muscular hypertrophy. " 08/01/2011 - "The focal point of previous literature was establishing the efficacy of blood flow restriction training with respect to muscular strength, muscular hypertrophy, and muscular endurance. " 06/01/2023 - "Blood flow restriction exercise is a novel exercise modality in clinical settings that has in many studies a similar effect on muscle hypertrophy, strength, and cardiovascular response to training at a 70% strength level without blood flow restriction. " 02/24/2023 - "Blood flow restriction therapy with exercise are no better than exercise alone in improving athletic performance, muscle strength, and hypertrophy: a systematic review and meta-analysis." 02/08/2022 - "Blood flow restriction training (BFR) has been demonstrated to increase muscle hypertrophy and strength, but has logistical and cost barriers. "
3.	Knee Osteoarthritis 05/01/2021 - "To systematically review the efficacy of blood flow restriction training (BFRT) on individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA). " 07/01/2021 - "Blood flow restriction training in patients with knee osteoarthritis: Systematic review of randomized controlled trials." 02/18/2019 - "Effects of blood flow restriction exercise with very low load and low volume in patients with knee osteoarthritis: protocol for a randomized trial." 01/01/2022 - "To evaluate the efficacy and safety of blood flow restriction training (BFRT) in the treatment of patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). " 01/01/2022 - "Efficacy and Safety of Blood Flow Restriction Training in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis."
4.	Wrist Fractures 08/01/2020 - "Safety and Efficacy of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy after Operative Management of Distal Radius Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Study." 08/01/2020 - "Methods  A randomized controlled study was conducted comparing a standardized rehabilitation protocol alone to a combined protocol with the use of BFR therapy in patients treated with volar plate fixation following a displaced distal radius fracture. " 08/01/2019 - "Literature review  A randomized-controlled study was conducted comparing a standardized hand therapy rehabilitation protocol alone to a combined protocol with the use of BFR therapy in patients who were initially treated with closed reduction and short arm cast immobilization for a displaced distal radius fracture between May 1, 2015 and August 1, 2016. " 01/01/2023 - "The effectiveness and safety of blood flow restriction training for the post-operation treatment of distal radius fracture." 08/01/2019 - "Clinical relevance  The addition of BFR therapy to the rehabilitative program after closed management of a distal radius fracture is safe, well tolerated by patients, without any deleterious effects on radiographic outcomes. "
5.	Chronic Kidney Failure (Chronic Renal Failure) 09/11/2017 - "Efficacy of blood flow restriction exercise during dialysis for end stage kidney disease patients: protocol of a randomised controlled trial."

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