Key result
Low-load blood flow restriction training shows promise as an effective substitute for conventional high-load resistance training in the early stages of hamstring injury rehabilitation.
Why the study?
The effectiveness, optimal protocols, mechanisms, and safety of blood flow restriction training in the rehabilitation of hamstring injuries have received limited research.
Does blood flow restriction training improve rehabilitation outcomes in patients with hamstring injuries?
Does blood flow restriction training improve rehabilitation outcomes in patients with hamstring injuries?
Low-load blood flow restriction training is a promising alternative to high-load resistance training for hamstring injury rehabilitation, but requires further research to establish optimal protocols and safety.
Hypothesis-generating for low-load BFR in early hamstring rehab; prospective trials needed to confirm protocols and safety.
Blood flow restriction (BFR) training is a novel technique of assisted rehabilitation that has been of interest to an increasing number of scholars in recent years. BFR training shows promising applications in the rehabilitation of hamstring injuries. Currently, research indicates that low-load BFR training is a useful substitute for conventional high-load resistance training. The effectiveness of BFR training in the recovery process of hamstring injuries, however, has not received much research. This paper reviews all the recent relevant literature with the aim of exploring the current efficacy, potential mechanisms, and potential safety issues with the application of BFR training in the rehabilitation of hamstring injuries. There are still many controversial and unresolved issues in the field, such as the optimal protocol for BFR application to injured hamstrings, specific potential mechanisms, and safety considerations for BFR training. It is hoped that this paper will trigger the attention of more scholars to address these issues in future research.
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A 2025 study conducted a review in Hamstring injuries. Blood flow restriction (BFR) training vs. Conventional high-load resistance training was evaluated. Low-load blood flow restriction training shows promise as an effective substitute for conventional high-load resistance training in the early stages of hamstring injury rehabilitation.
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