Blood Flow Restriction Therapy After Knee Surgery: Indications, Safety Considerations, and Postoperative Protocol

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy After Knee Surgery: Indications, Safety Considerations, and Postoperative Protocol

Blood flow restriction (BFR) training involves occluding venous outflow while maintaining arterial inflow by the application of an extremity tourniquet after surgery. BFR ultimately reduces oxygen delivery to muscle cells, similar to an anaerobic environment, and allows patients to exercise with low...

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Main Authors: Nicholas N. DePhillipo, A.T.C., O.T.C., C.S.C.S., Mitchell I. Kennedy, B.S., Zachary S. Aman, B.A., Andrew S. Bernhardson, M.D., Luke O'Brien, P.T., M.Phty (Sports), S.C.S., Robert F. LaPrade, M.D., Ph.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-10-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628718301063

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