Key result
Blood flow restriction training for musculoskeletal disorders can cause adverse reactions ranging from discomfort to rhabdomyolysis, but following safety guidelines decreases this risk.
Why the study?
There is currently no definitive set of parameters for clinicians to follow to ensure safe and effective use of blood flow restriction training in patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
Is blood flow restriction training safe for patients with musculoskeletal disorders?
Population
Patients with a variety of musculoskeletal disorders
Comparison
Different blood flow restriction training parameters
Design
Evidence-to-practice review of a systematic review
Authors
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Following safety guidelines may lower BFR training risks in musculoskeletal disorders; leaves open prospective validation.
Systematic Review
Is blood flow restriction training safe for patients with musculoskeletal disorders?
Following recommended safety guidelines for blood flow restriction training decreases the risk of adverse reactions such as discomfort, dull pain, or rhabdomyolysis in patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
Schulman et al. (2022) conducted a systematic review in Musculoskeletal disorders. Blood flow restriction training (BFRT) was evaluated on Safety and adverse events. Blood flow restriction training for musculoskeletal disorders can cause adverse reactions ranging from discomfort to rhabdomyolysis, but following safety guidelines decreases this risk.
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