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April 10, 2021Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports

Functional and molecular adaptations of quadriceps and hamstring muscles to blood flow restricted training in patients with ACL rupture

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Why the study?

The effects of low-load blood flow restricted training remained unexplored in patients with ACL rupture.

Does low-load blood flow restricted training improve knee muscle strength and size in patients with ACL rupture?

Comparison

9 sessions of LL-BFR exercise vs sham vascular occlusion vs control

Authors

AKAlan KacinMDMatej DrobničTMTomaž Marš

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Overview

LL-BFR prehab augments knee strength and size in ACL rupture; leaves open efficacy and safety in larger trials before clinical adoption.

Structured PICO

Does low-load blood flow restricted training improve knee muscle strength and size in patients with ACL rupture?

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Population
18 volunteers planned for ACL reconstruction
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Intervention
9 sessions of low-load blood flow restricted (LL-BFR) exercise
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Comparator
Equal training with sham vascular occlusion (SHAM-BFR)
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Outcome
Cross-sectional area (CSA) and isokinetic strength of knee musclessurrogate

Low-load blood flow restricted training is effective for conditioning knee extensors, improving strength and endurance in patients with ACL rupture.

Cite This Study

Kacin et al. (2021) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6fd7cc26a7f98052dc6cf6https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13968
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