Blood Flow Restriction Using a Pneumatic Tourniquet Is Not Associated With a Cellular Systemic Response.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of blood flow restriction (BFR) using a pneumatic tourniquet on CD34⁺ cells, platelets, white blood cells, neutrophils, lymphocytes, lactate, and glucose compared with standard exercise.

Methods

Fifteen healthy volunteers (8 males and 7 females, 28.6 ± 3.6 years old) who were able to perform the exercise sessions on a VersaClimber participated. Participants were randomized to undergo an experimental (EXP) occluded testing session using the pneumatic tourniquets on all 4 extremities and a control (CON) session. The exercise protocol concluded after 9 minutes or when participants reached a rating of perceived exertion of 20. Blood draws were performed before testing and immediately after the exercise ses

SUBMITTER: Callanan MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9210389 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature