Key result
Blood flow restriction training performed twice weekly for 8 weeks improved strength and balance in a 30-year-old female with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, with no adverse events.
Why the study?
Blood flow restriction training is used to improve strength in orthopedic patients, but research on its use in individuals with multiple sclerosis is limited.
Does blood flow restriction training improve strength and balance in an individual with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis?
Population
A 30-year-old female with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
Comparison
Blood flow restriction training performed 2x/week for 8 weeks
Design
Case report
Follow-up
8 weeks
Authors
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Hypothesis-generating for BFRt in MS; does not support practice change.
Case Report (n=1)
Does blood flow restriction training improve strength and balance in an individual with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis?
Blood flow restriction training may be a safe and effective intervention to improve strength and balance in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
Brown et al. (2022) conducted a case report in Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (n=1). Blood flow restriction training (BFRt) was evaluated on Strength, balance, and physical function (Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale, Modified Fatigue Impact Scale, Berg Balance, 10-meter walk). Blood flow restriction training performed twice weekly for 8 weeks improved strength and balance in a 30-year-old female with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, with no adverse events.
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