Abstract
Blood Flow Restriction: How Does It Work?
Highlights
Three separate investigations have noted positive results from the application of blood flow restriction (BFR) in the absence of exercise
The increases in electromyography (EMG) activity observed with low intensity resistance exercise combined with BFR are greater than those observed with resistance exercise alone (Takarada et al, 2000b; Yasuda et al, 2009)
One investigation found that the EMG activity was 40% lower when exercise was completed without BFR (Takarada et al, 2000b)
Summary
Three separate investigations have noted positive results from the application of BFR in the absence of exercise. The increases in electromyography (EMG) activity observed with low intensity resistance exercise combined with BFR are greater than those observed with resistance exercise alone (Takarada et al, 2000b; Yasuda et al, 2009). One investigation found that the EMG activity was 40% lower when exercise was completed without BFR (Takarada et al, 2000b).
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