Blood flow restriction in the presence or absence of muscle contractions does not preserve vasculature structure and function following 14–days of limb immobilization

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremy N. Cohen ◽  
Joshua T. Slysz ◽  
Trevor J. King ◽  
Alexandra M. Coates ◽  
Robert T. King ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Structure And Function ◽  
Muscle Contractions ◽  
Blood Flow Restriction ◽  
Flow Restriction ◽  
And Function ◽  
Limb Immobilization

Does Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Training Improve Knee-Extensor Strength, Function, and Reduce Patient-Reported Pain? A Critically Appraised Topic

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Matthew Zaremba ◽  
Joel Martin ◽  
Marcie Fyock-Martin
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Knee Injury ◽  
Strength Function ◽  
Knee Extensor ◽  
Blood Flow Restriction ◽  
Flow Restriction ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
And Function ◽  
Knee Pathology

Clinical Scenario: Knee pathologies often require rehabilitation to address the loss of knee-extensor (KE) strength, function, and heightened pain. However, in the early stages of rehabilitation, higher loads may be contraindicated. Blood flow restriction (BFR) resistance training does not require high loads and has been used clinically to promote strength improvements in a variety of injured populations. BFR resistance training may be an effective alternative to high-intensity resistance training during early rehabilitation of knee pathologies. Clinical Question: Following a knee injury, does BFR resistance training improve KE strength and function, and reduce patient-reported pain? Summary of Key Findings: Four randomized controlled trial studies met the inclusion criteria. Each included study evaluated the use of BFR resistance training on knee pathologies and the effects on KE strength, functional outcomes, and pain compared with high- or low-load resistance training. All 4 studies reported significant improvements in KE strength, function, and pain through a variety of outcome measures, following BFR resistance training use as the treatment. Clinical Bottom Line: There is consistent evidence to support the use of BFR resistance training as a treatment intervention following knee injury and as a means to improve KE strength and function and to reduce pain. Strength of Recommendation: Grade A evidence supporting the use of BFR resistance training for improvement in KE strength and function, and the reduction of patient-reported pain following an acute or chronic knee pathology.

A Comprehensive Nonoperative Rehabilitation Program Including Blood Flow Restriction for a Talus Fracture in a Professional Hockey Player: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 121-130
Author(s):  
Stephanie Di Lemme ◽  
Jon Sanderson ◽  
Richard G. Celebrini ◽  
Geoffrey C. Dover
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Blood Flow Restriction ◽  
Talus Fracture ◽  
Flow Restriction ◽  
Hockey Player ◽  
First Case ◽  
Fracture Management ◽  
Professional Hockey ◽  
And Function

A 22-year-old male professional hockey player sustained a nondisplaced talus fracture. We present a comprehensive nonsurgical rehabilitation that includes blood flow restriction (BFR) training. Pain and function measures improved throughout the rehabilitation. Lower limb circumference did not change postinjury. The patient returned to play in less than 7 weeks, while current talar fracture management protocols indicate surgical fixation and 6 weeks of immobilization. BFR training may be useful in injury rehabilitation, negating muscle atrophy and increasing muscle strength while allowing the patient to exercise at relatively low loads. This is the first case of BFR training implemented in early fracture rehabilitation of an athlete.

The effect of blood flow restriction along with low-intensity exercise on cardiac structure and function in aging rat: Role of angiogenesis

Life Sciences ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 209 ◽  
pp. 202-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vida Naderi-boldaji ◽  
Siyavash Joukar ◽  
Ali Noorafshan ◽  
Alireza Raji-amirhasani ◽  
Samaneh Naderi-boldaji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Structure And Function ◽  
Cardiac Structure ◽  
Flow Restriction ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Aging Rat ◽  
Cardiac Structure And Function ◽  
And Function ◽  
Low Intensity Exercise

Venous Blood Changes with Low-Intensity Muscle Contractions and Blood Flow Restriction

2008 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S350
Author(s):  
Tomohiro Yasuda ◽  
Takashi Abe ◽  
Miwa Kurano ◽  
Haruhito Takano ◽  
Kentaro Meguro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
Muscle Contractions ◽  
Blood Flow Restriction ◽  
Flow Restriction ◽  
Low Intensity

Exercise with blood flow restriction as a new tool for health improvement in hypertensive elderly women: the role of purinergic enzymes

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline Mânica ◽  
Clodoaldo A. De SÁ ◽  
Angélica Barili ◽  
Vanessa S. Corralo ◽  
Beatriz S. Bonadiman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Blood Flow Restriction ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Flow Restriction
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