What is Blood Flow Restriction Therapy or BFR?

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy is a temporary restriction of blood flow that a pneumatic cuff stops, similar to a blood pressure cuff. This can be used on both arms or legs. It has been found that BFR shows improvements in muscle strength, size, and activation. BFR can help patients increase their strength with little to no weight while reducing the stress on a particular joint.

 

What conditions can Blood Flow Restriction Therapy help?

• Pre-Operative Rehab
• Post-Operative Rehab
• Various Tendonitis conditions

 

Main Benefits of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

• Reducing recovery time after an injury
• Stimulating natural healing properties in the body
• Increased muscle strength and size
• Improved muscular efficiency and motor control
• Improved cardiovascular efficiency
• Reduced joint pain