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Blood flow restriction training in clinical musculoskeletal rehabilitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

British Journal of Sports Medicine · 2017 · Vol. 51(13) · pp. 1003–1011

Luke Hughes✉Bruce Paton(University College London)Ben Rosenblatt(The Football Association)Conor GissaneStephen D. Patterson

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Abstract

Compared with low-load training, low-load BFR training is more effective, tolerable and therefore a potential clinical rehabilitation tool. There is a need for the development of an individualised approach to training prescription to minimise patient risk and increase effectiveness.

Cardiovascular and exercise physiology Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Stroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryRehabilitationMedicinePhysical therapyPhysical medicine and rehabilitationMeta-analysisMEDLINESystematic reviewStrength trainingEvidence-based medicineBlood flow restriction

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesExercise TherapyHumansMusculoskeletal DiseasesRegional Blood FlowOutcome Assessment, Health CareMuscle, SkeletalMyositis, Inclusion BodyOsteoarthritis, KneeMuscle StrengthResistance TrainingSarcopenia

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