Why the study?
Blood flow restriction walking increases skeletal muscle mass and strength, but its effect on cognitive functions, including executive function, had not been examined.
Does blood flow restriction walking improve executive function compared to walking without blood flow restriction?
Population
8 participants in a resting study and 16 participants in an exercise study
Comparison
BFR with 200 mm Hg pressure cuffs vs non-BFR with no pressure cuffs during rest and walking
Design
Crossover study
Authors
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Acute EF gains from BFR walking warrant caution before clinical adoption; leaves open durability and applicability in clinical populations.
Does blood flow restriction walking improve executive function compared to walking without blood flow restriction?
Blood flow restriction during mild walking exercise improves executive function more than walking or blood flow restriction alone.
Sugimoto et al. (2020) studied this question.
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