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Effects of Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Training on Muscle Volume After ACL
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Effects of Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Training on Muscle Volume After ACL .

Effects of Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Training on Muscle Volume After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Orthop J Sports Med. 2024 Dec 13;12(12):23259671241301731.
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Q Lin Y Zhang J Qin F Wu

Eight randomized controlled trials including 274 patients who underwent ACL reconstruction (ACLR) were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction (LL-BFRT) to conventional rehabilitation training within six weeks postoperatively. Pooled outcomes of interest included quadriceps muscle volume, knee joint function (Lysholm scores), balance function (Y-balance test), and reported complications. LL-BFRT significantly improved quadriceps muscle volume and Lysholm scores compared with conventional rehabilitation training. However, no significant improvements were observed in the three directions of the Y-balance test. No complications were reported in any included studies. These findings suggest that early LL-BFRT after ACLR effectively enhances quadriceps muscle recovery and knee function without increasing adverse effects.

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OrthoEvidence. Effects of Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Training on Muscle Volume After ACL. ACE Report. 2025;307(3):59. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/AceReport/Show/effects-of-low-load-blood-flow-restriction-training-on-muscle-volume-after-acl

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