Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Clinical Outcomes for Patients With ACL Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Knee muscle atrophy and weakness are common impairments after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Blood flow restriction (BFR) training represents a new approach to treat such impairments. However, limited evidence currently exists to support this intervention in related patients.

Objective

To appraise literature comparing the effects of BFR training with conventional therapy on knee muscle morphological and strength properties in ACL-reconstructed patients.

Data sources

PubMed, SPORTDiscus, CINAHL, and Cochrane Central Register databases were searched for relevant articles from January 1991 through April 2021.

Study selection

Articles were minimum Level 3 evidence focusing on knee muscle morphologic as well as extensor and flexor strength

SUBMITTER: Colapietro M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9950988 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature