by Allison Tabrys, PT, DPT, CSCS | Jan 5, 2020 | Education
Blood flow restriction (BFR) is one of many modalities that can be used in physical therapy treatment. During BFR treatment, a trained physical therapist uses a specialized inflatable device to apply pressure to an extremity during exercise in order to reduce blood...
by Allison Tabrys, PT, DPT, CSCS | Dec 10, 2019 | Education
Blood flow restriction (or “BFR”) is a physical therapy modality that restricts blood flow to a muscle. BFR requires the application of a device similar to a blood pressure cuff or tourniquet to safely compress the blood vessels underneath. The goal is to use apply...