Course Overview

Blood flow restriction rehabilitation (BFR) is a powerful tool for the rehabilitation and fitness professional. With over 1000 peer-reviewed articles in the scientific literature the efficacy can not be denied.

By using proper BFR techniques to exercising limbs you can improve strength, hypertrophy and endurance changes while using a very light load within a small space like an athletic training room or small treatment room.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, attendees will be able to:

• Discuss the benefits of blood flow restriction (BFR) training
• Discuss Indications and Contraindications of BFR Training
• Demonstrate safe and effective placement of BFR cuffs
• Compare and contrast different uses of BFR from bed ridden to athleticperformance training
• Critically Analyze the utility of BFR in the rehabilitation setting
• Develop and devise a training program for a potential patient or client

Course Outline:

Hour 1 – Introduction

• What is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training
• Why would a clinician use BFR – Increase Strength/Hypertrophy/Cardiovascular function in a rehab setting
• Why would a fitness fanatic use BFR – Increase Strength/hypertrophy/Recovery/cardio – in a gym/crossfit setting
• Case Studies

Hour 2 – The Science Behind BFR Training

Hour 3 – How Does BFR Work?

Hour 4 – Who benefits from BFR?

• Who should avoid BFR?
• Indications/Contraindications
• Programming BFR Training
• High intensity Training (def.)
• Low Intensity Training (def.)
• Establishing a 1RM using a 10RM test f. Reps and Sets and total volume

Hour 5 – Using BFR Cuffs

• Compression Scale –
• Pneumatic Compression Scale
• Upper Extremity Application – Zone
• radial pulse
• Lower Extremity Application – Zone
• posterior tibialis pulse

Hour 6 – Upper Extremity Exercises

Hour 7 – Lower Extremity Exercises

Hour 8 – Using BFR for recovery

Hour 9 – Using BFR for increasing Aerobic Capacity