Key result
Blood flow restriction training with exercise safely improves strength, hypertrophy, and balance in multiple sclerosis.
Why the study?
Multiple sclerosis impairs extremities, daily activities, and quality of life, but the clinical effects of blood flow restriction training programs remained to be determined.
Does blood flow restriction training combined with exercise improve strength, hypertrophy, and balance in people with multiple sclerosis?
Comparison
BFRT combined with strengthening or aerobic exercise vs high-intensity exercise or no control
Design
Systematic review
Authors
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May support BFRT with exercise for MS strength and balance; high bias leaves confirmation to larger, rigorous trials.
Systematic Review (n=71)
Does blood flow restriction training combined with exercise improve strength, hypertrophy, and balance in people with multiple sclerosis?
Blood flow restriction training combined with exercise appears safe and may improve strength, hypertrophy, and balance in patients with multiple sclerosis, though current evidence is limited by high risk of bias.
Blázquez-Fernández et al. (2024) conducted a systematic review in Multiple sclerosis (n=71). Blood flow restriction training (BFRT) combined with exercise vs. High intensity strengthening exercise protocol or no control was evaluated on Clinical effects on strength, hypertrophy and balance. Blood flow restriction training combined with exercise appears effective and safe for people with multiple sclerosis, showing positive clinical effects on strength, hypertrophy, and balance.
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