A comparison of blood flow restriction devices to assess limb occlusion pressure in supine and standing positions.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study was to compare five commercially available blood flow restriction (BFR) devices in determining limb occlusion pressure (LOP), plus two algorithm approaches for determining LOP, in both supine and standing positions.

Methods

Twenty-one recreationally active males were assessed for LOP using five BFR devices: Zimmer (surgical-grade tourniquet; reference standard), AirBands, blood pressure cuff with pulse oximeter (BPPO), Smart Cuffs, and Suji. Two additional algorithms based on resting anthropometric/physiological data were also assessed. LOP was measured in both supine and standing positions, with two measurements per posture separated by a five-minute interval. In addition to LOP, participants rated their level of discomfort during each

SUBMITTER: Bommasamudram T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12623364 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature