Blood Flow Restriction
in Manhattan NYC, Chatham, Wharton, & Boonton NJ, Darien, CT, & Rye, NY
Request AppointmentBlood flow restriction (BFR) training is achieved through the application of external pressure over the extremities. The applied pressure is sufficient to suppress venous circulation from the occlusion site but not so substantial as to prevent arterial circulation to the occlusion site. Consequently, metabolites and byproducts of fatigue that normally would be shuttled out of the muscle via venous circulation accumulate thereby rendering a given workload more arduous than it would otherwise be. BFR allows one to make greater strength gains while utilizing lighter loads. Lighter loads create less limb stress. Reducing limb stress is especially important in post surgical scenarios where pain and tissue damage limit the intensity of loading. While BFR is not a substitute for normal training, it can expedite recovery from injury when employed strategically.