Effects of blood flow restriction without additional exercise on strength reductions and muscular atrophy following immobilization: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To investigate whether blood flow restriction (BFR) without concomitant exercise mitigated strength reduction and atrophy of thigh muscles in subjects under immobilization for lower limbs.

Methods

The following databases were searched: PubMed, CINAHL, PEDro, Web of Science, Central, and Scopus.

Results

The search identified 3 eligible studies, and the total sample in the identified studies consisted of 38 participants. Isokinetic and isometric torque of the knee flexors and extensors was examined in 2 studies. Cross-sectional area of thigh muscles was evaluated in 1 study, and thigh girth was measured in 2 studies. The BFR protocol was 5 sets of 5 min of occlusion and 3 min of free flow, twice daily for approximately 2 weeks. As a whole, the included studies i

SUBMITTER: Cerqueira MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7031770 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature