Open AccessBiomechanical Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training after ACL Reconstruction
Author(s) -
Scott Telfer,
John C. Calhoun,
Joseph Bigham,
Simran Mand,
J Gellert,
Mia S. Hagen,
Christopher Kweon,
Albert O. Gee
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.703
H-Index - 224
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1249/mss.0000000000002437
Subject(s) - blood flow restriction , medicine , anterior cruciate ligament , anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction , rehabilitation , external rotation , tibia , knee joint , physical medicine and rehabilitation , knee flexion , physical therapy , surgery , resistance training
After anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery, returning the knee to previous levels of strength and function is challenging, with the failure to do so associated with an increased risk of reinjury and long-term degenerative problems. Blood flow restriction (BFR) is gaining popularity as a rehabilitation technique; however, its effects on the mechanics of these exercises have not been fully explored. In this study, we aimed to determine the acute effects of BFR on the performance of a step-up exercise protocol and to assess the acceptability of the technique.