BFR Flashcards
Where did BFR originate?
Japan
BFR
using bands/cuffs to PARTIALLY restrict arterial inflow and intermittent blocking of veinous outflow, while performing LIGHT intensity exercises
vascular pooling
veins become prominent
3 hypertrophic responses to resistance exercise
- mechanical tension
- metabolic stress
- muscle damage
mechanical tension
weight used (heavier weight = more mechanical tension)
metabolic stress
soreness
muscle damage
delayed muscle repsonse
BFR training strength damage
- MODERATE mechanical stress
- VERY HIGH metabolic stress
- LITTLE to NO muscle damage
- GRADUAL high-threshold motor recruitment
Is traditional or BFR training better for strength gains?
traditional
Is traditional or BFR training better for muscle mass gains?
both
BFR limitations
- principle of specificity
- not enough neural adaptations to resistance training
Who benefits from BFR training?
post-surgery rehabs, older adults, athletes, disease populations
most common side effect of BFR
subcutaneous hemorrhage
Who can’t do BFR for SURE?
people with sickle cell disease & uncontrolled hypertension
Who KINDA can’t do BFR?
people with a fever, medical emergency, open wounds
