Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
BFR or blood flow restriction therapy (BFRT) involves the use of a cuff around the arm or leg to restrict blood flow at rest or during exercise. BFR allows you to work at lower loads while getting benefits similar to a high intensity workout. This is important for those that can not tolerate high intensity exercise due to pain, activity restrictions, or post-operative restrictions. BFR benefits strength, muscle hypertrophy, muscle and cardiovascular endurance, and bone health while reducing pain. In addition, it helps reduce muscle atrophy after surgery, helps ease soreness after a workout, and allows for a low load workout on a light training day while getting the benefits of a high intensity workout.