Blood Flow Restriction Training: Implementation into Clinical Practice

Authors

William R. VanWye, Western Kentucky UniversityFollow
Alyssa Weatherholt, University of Southern IndianaFollow
Alan E. Mikesky, Indiana University-Purdue UniversityFollow

Abstract

International Journal of Exercise Science 10(5): 649-654, 2017. To improve muscular strength and hypertrophy the American College of Sports Medicine recommends moderate to high load resistance training. However, use of moderate to high loads are often not feasible in clinical populations. Therefore, the emergence of low load (LL) blood flow restriction (BFR) training as a rehabilitation tool for clinical populations is becoming popular. Although the majority of research on LL-BFR training has examined healthy populations, clinical applications are emerging. Overall, it appears BFR training is a safe and effective tool for rehabilitation. However, additional research is needed prior to widespread application.

Recommended Citation

VanWye, William R.; Weatherholt, Alyssa; and Mikesky, Alan E. (2017) "Blood Flow Restriction Training: Implementation into Clinical Practice," International Journal of Exercise Science: Vol. 10 : Iss. 5, Pages 649 - 654.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijes/vol10/iss5/1