Practical implementation for BFR on post op ACLR or early weight bearing restrictions after cartilage or meniscus repair in the knee joint

The following are two recent BFR studies that got my attention. Especially the intervention programmes that easily can be implemented in your clinical practise.

Jakobsen TL, Thorborg K, Fisker J, Kallemose T, Bandholm T. Blood flow restriction added to usual care exercise in patients with early weight bearing restrictions after cartilage or meniscus repair in the knee joint: a feasibility study. J Exp Orthop. 2022

Jack RA 2nd, Lambert BS, Hedt CA, Delgado D, Goble H, McCulloch PC. Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Preserves Lower Extremity Bone and Muscle Mass After ACL Reconstruction. Sports Health. 2022

Other conditions were BFR has effect.

Jørgensen SL, Mechlenburg I. Effects of Low-Load Blood-Flow Restricted Resistance Training on Functional Capacity and Patient-Reported Outcome in a Young Male Suffering From Reactive Arthritis. Front Sports Act Living. 2021

Petersson N, Langgård Jørgensen S, Kjeldsen T, Mechlenburg I, Aagaard P. Blood Flow Restricted Walking in Elderly Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Feasibility Study. J Rehabil Med. 2022

Høgsholt M, Jørgensen SL, Rolving N, Mechlenburg I, Tønning LU, Bohn MB. Exercise With Low-Loads and Concurrent Partial Blood Flow Restriction Combined With Patient Education in Females Suffering From Gluteal Tendinopathy: A Feasibility Study. Front Sports Act Living. 2022