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Blood Flow Restriction Training

Physical Rehabilitation Therapy

Blood flow restriction training, also called occlusion training or KAATSU, is an exercise and rehabilitation method in which resistance exercise, aerobic exercise or physical therapy movements are performed while an occlusion cuff is applied to the upper part of a limb. Developed in Japan by Dr. Yoshiaki Sato in 1966, the cuff restricts venous outflow from the muscle while partially restricting arterial inflow, allowing light loads to provide a strengthening stimulus without the joint stress and cardiovascular risk associated with heavy-load training.

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Blood flow restriction training (Wikipedia)
  • Blood Flow Restriction Training - Lead section
    Blood flow restriction training / Occlusion Training or Occlusion Training or KAATSU is an exercise and rehabilitation modality where resistance exercise, aerobic exercise or physical therapy movements are performed while using an Occlusion Cuff which is applied to the proximal aspect of the muscle on either the arms or legs.
  • Lead section
    Blood flow restriction training / Occlusion Training (also abbreviated BFR training) or Occlusion Training or KAATSU is an exercise and rehabilitation modality where resistance exercise, aerobic exercise or physical therapy movements are performed while using an Occlusion Cuff which is applied to the proximal aspect of the muscle on either the arms or legs.
  • In Group: Exercise and Manual Rehabilitation Methods, Introduction
    Blood flow restriction training / Occlusion Training (also abbreviated BFR training) or Occlusion Training or KAATSU is an exercise and rehabilitation modality where resistance exercise, aerobic exercise or physical therapy movements are performed while using an Occlusion Cuff which is applied to the proximal aspect of the muscle on either the arms or legs.
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