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Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction for Knee Rehabilitation in Middle-Aged and Older Adults

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August 2025

Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction for Knee Rehabilitation in Middle-Aged and Older Adults

Vol: 307| Issue: 8| Number:46| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

The effects of low-load resistance training combined with blood flow restriction on knee rehabilitation in middle-aged and elderly patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

PLoS One . 2025 Jun 2;20(6):e0323388.

Contributing Authors:
J Chen L Wu C Li H Yan

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Twelve randomized controlled trials including 642 middle‑aged/older patients with knee osteoarthritis or total knee arthroplasty were included in this systematic review and meta‑analysis comparing low‑load Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training versus low‑load control and high‑load resistance training. Pooled outcomes of interest included muscle strength, pain, and postoperative strength following ...

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