Effects of blood flow restriction exercise on hemostasis: a systematic review of randomized and non-randomized trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Blood flow restriction (BFR) exercise has shown to induce a positive influence on bone metabolism and attenuate muscle strength loss and atrophy in subjects suffering from musculoskeletal weakness. Despite the known benefits of BFR exercise, it remains unclear whether or not the pressurization of blood vessels damages the endothelial cells or increases risk for formation of thrombi. Thus, the effects of BFR exercise on coagulation, fibrinolysis, or hemostasis, remains speculative.

Objective

The aim of the present study was to perform a systematic review of the short and long- term effects of BFR exercise on blood hemostasis in healthy individuals and patients with known disease (ie, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and ischemic heart disease).

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SUBMITTER: Nascimento DDC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6388738 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature