Biomechanical Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training after ACL Reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

After anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery, returning the knee to previous levels of strength and function is challenging, with the failure to do so associated with an increased risk of reinjury and long-term degenerative problems. Blood flow restriction (BFR) is gaining popularity as a rehabilitation technique; however, its effects on the mechanics of these exercises have not been fully explored. In this study, we aimed to determine the acute effects of BFR on the performance of a step-up exercise protocol and to assess the acceptability of the technique.

Methods

Twenty individuals (12 female/8 male; mean age, 30.6 yr) who had recently undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and 20 controls (11 female/9 male, mean age 28.0 yr) performed

SUBMITTER: Telfer S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8191295 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature