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Use of Blood Flow Restriction Training for Postoperative Rehabilitation
Blood flow restriction training (BFR) is a groundbreaking new method for physical
rehabilitation that promotes muscle growth and strength. BMR partially restricts blood flow to targeted muscles using bands or cuffs, creating a hypoxic environment. This forces the body to use fast-twitch muscle fibers and release growth hormones, resulting in muscle hypertrophy and strength gains. BFR is a valuable tool for patients recovering from surgery or injuries that cannot safely engage in heavy-load strength training.
Heavy-load resistance training has been the gold standard for building muscle strength and size. However, it is not always possible for individuals with physical limitations because it can strain joints and increase the chance of exacerbating injury. BFR is a safer alternative to heavy-load training because it reduces mechanical stress while still encouraging hypertrophy. BFR enhances metabolic stress which then triggers the same adaptations as heavy-load training, but at lower loads.
BFR, when used with low-load exercises, is an effective way to maintain muscle mass. BFR is a potential option for older adults with age-related muscle loss by allowing for effective resistance training without the same level of physical strain. BFR training is a new approach to physical rehabilitation that allows for strength gains and muscle growth without the same risks of heavy-load exercises. BFR shows potential for patients who are recovering from injury, managing musculoskeletal conditions, or addressing age-related muscle loss.
At Sports Health Northwest, we recommend working with a professional who can teach you how to use BFR bands safely and effectively. Before starting, we recommend doing a health history to ensure that you don't have any health conditions that would make BFR training unsafe.
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