Blood Flow Restriction: How Does It Aid in Your Patients’/Clients’ Recovery, Strengthening, and Healing? Blood flow restriction (BFR) has recently been gaining popularity in outpatient physical therapy although its origins date back to the late 1960s. While the history behind this technique is fascinating, it is not the focus of this discussion. For those curious […]

What is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training? Blood flow restriction training is a technique used to perform exercises with a reduced amount of blood flow to the arm(s) or leg(s).   It is performed using a cuff around the limb to reduce, but not completely occlude, blood flow. The benefit of blood flow restriction training is […]