Walking with blood flow restriction on lower limb muscles post-ACL reconstruction: A within-subject trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction often exhibit persistent strength deficits that can impair function and delay return to participation in sport and/or physical activity. Blood flow restriction (BFR) training has emerged as a promising strategy to enhance muscle adaptations using low-load exercises, but its effectiveness when combined with walking training in this population remains unclear.

Objective

To determine the effectiveness of a walking program combined with BFR on muscle strength and thickness at the ankle and knee in patients with ACL reconstruction.

Methods

This within-subject clinical trial included 40 adults (27.1 ± 7.3 years; 21 females, 19 males) who had undergone ACL reconstruction at least 6 months

SUBMITTER: Cutisque LP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12507242 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature