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Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training has growing in popularity in a variety of sports performance environments. The BFR technique is characterized by using a pneumatic tourniquet system that applies an external pressure to the proximal regions of an upper or lower limb.1 The external pressure mechanism restricts venous return resulting in a hypoxic environment withinContinue reading “Blood Flow Restriction Vs High Intensity Resistance Training”

BFR vs Traditional Strength Training in the Elderly In the literature Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) is predominantly utilized for muscular hypertrophy or to offset atrophy following injury. Although BFR has been shown to elicit similar cellular and muscular adaptations when compared to traditional exercise, performance metrics such as strength and power need to be exploredContinue reading “Blood Flow Restriction in Older Adults”