Blood Flow Restriction Therapy: From Development to Applications. Issue 3 (September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Anderson, Ashley B.; Owens, Johnny G.; Patterson, Stephen D.; Dickens, Jonathan F.; LeClere, Lance E.
• Is Part Of: Sports medicine and arthroscopy review. Volume 27:Issue 3(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-09
• Subjects: military readiness -- blood flow restriction -- return to duty; Sports medicine -- Periodicals; Arthroscopy -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1097/JSA.0000000000000240
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1062-8592

Abstract

Abstract : Blood flow restriction (BFR) has been shown to produce beneficial adaptations to skeletal muscle. These adaptations have been documented in the civilian and military populations. BFR therapy may provide patients a safe method to begin strength training at earlier stages of rehabilitation to allow for earlier and more effective return to activity and improved military readiness. The purpose was to review BFR therapy physiology, complications, side effects, standardized treatment algorithms, and long-term patient outcomes.