Reading Rehab

Episode 58: Is BFR Safe for Older Adults?


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This week we discuss "Effects of blood flow restriction training on muscular strength and hypertrophy in older individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis" by Centner et al. This was published in 2019 in Sports Medicine.

The article abstract can be found here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30306467/

The safety consideration article can be found here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/293767736_SAFETY_CONSIDERATIONS_WITH_BLOOD_FLOW_RESTRICTED_RESISTANCE_TRAINING

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Reading RehabBy Michael Brown