BFRT  Blood Flow Restriction Training (Occlusion Training)

While the majority of research has focused on rehab implications of blood flow restriction training, there are also lots of potential performance enhancement results for athletes wanting to perform at their best. blood flow restriction strength

Cuff Placement

There are only two places where a blood flow restriction device should be placed: the upper arm and at the upper thigh.

Frequently, recommendations of cuff placement at the upper calf or forearms are made. With very superficial nerves in these areas, the amount of compression from a blood flow restriction cuff can cause serious damage resulting in medical conditions such as foot drop. So I’ll say it again, there are only two places that a blood flow restriction device should be placed: the upper arm and at the upper thigh.

We will demonstrate and re-iterate safe and effective training parameters for you and your clients.

Why?

• Increase muscle mass, strength, and endurance at loads below 50% of max
• Loads of 20% show similar benefits to training at 70% of max
• No greater health risk than traditional exercise
• Prevents or slows atrophy with even just 20minutes of walking daily

What is Happening?

The Occlusion Cuff allows arterial blood flow to a region while restricting venous return. This results in:

Increased type-2 fibre recruitment — greater potential for strength, speed, and hypertrophy changes
Increased local growth hormone and IGF-1 levels by 200-300%
Greater and more rapid accumulation of metabolic by-products, such as lactate
Enhanced stimulation of muscle protein synthesis by 45-55% — greater potential for growth and development with exercise.

Blood Flow Restriction (Occlusion) Training (BFRT)has emerged as a game-changing rehabilitation and performance tool.

Taught by David Jenkins BSc(hons),DipSpTh, Sports Therapy and member of the Society of Sports Therapists MSST

While traditional resistance exercise strength & hypertrophy must be done with heavy loads, blood flow restriction is the opposite. With blood flow restriction strength and hypertrophy gains have been shown in research at loads as low as 20% of an individual’s one rep maximum.

For a quick recap of the research, blood flow restriction training doesn’t break down the muscle like traditional resistance exercise because the loads are so light. Instead, BFR creates huge amounts of protein synthesis due to the hormonal responses the body has to BFR training.

BFRT –   Blood Flow Restriction Training or Occlusion Training

STS has been using BFRT with patients for the following:-

• Safe, controlled post-op exercise rehabilitation
• Decrease time involved increasing Strength & muscle size.
• Benefits of training at 70% of your maximum with loads as low as 20-30% of your maximum.
• Post-exercise recovery, recover quicker be ready to perform again sooner.
• Arthritis pain management.
• Improving muscle density & Strength in the older person.
• BFRT 8 Hours certificated courses commencing Monday 31st May 2021 in our Glasgow clinic.
• Suitable for Therapists and Trainers.
• Candidate availability is strictly capped at 6