Survey of blood flow restriction therapy for rehabilitation in Sports Medicine patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy has demonstrated benefits across a spectrum of musculoskeletal injuries, including improved strength, endurance, function, and reduction in pain perception. There is, however, no standardized application of BFR therapy among orthopaedic surgeons within the United States (US).

Hypothesis

The indication and protocol for BFR therapy vary significantly across providers in the US.

Methods

An online survey of 21 multiple-choice questions was sent to 3,281 surgeons listed on a large orthopaedic registry. A cross-sectional study was performed on all surgeons who successfully completed the questionnaire. Surgeons were queried on current or planned use of BFR, indications, contraindications, and peri-operative and non-operative ma

SUBMITTER: Castle JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10030811 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature