Safety & Application of BFR Training with Adolescents

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Is BFR training safe for youth athletes? Today’s episode features an in depth discussion on the topic with Professor Mike Rosenthal.

Mike is a board certified specialist in sports physical therapy and a professor in the Division of Physical Therapy Education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

He’s a frequent educator on a variety of topics under the BFR umbrella and we’re fortunate to have the opportunity to leverage his expertise on this topic.

References:

Quadriceps strengthening with and without blood flow restriction in the treatment of patellofemoral pain: a double-blind randomised trial

Side Effects and Patient Tolerance with the Use of Blood Flow Restriction Training after ACL Reconstruction in Adolescents: A Pilot Study

The Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Strength and Function During Early Rehabilitation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Adolescents

Contact: steven@saga.fitness

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