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Effect of Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Training on Knee Strength and Pain in Knee Injury Patients

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May 2021

Effect of Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Training on Knee Strength and Pain in Knee Injury Patients

Vol: 34| Issue: 1| Number:2| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Muscle Strength and Pain in Patients With Knee Injuries: A Meta-Analysis

Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Apr 1;100(4): 337-344.

Contributing Authors:
S Li S Shaharudin MR Abdul Kadir

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Nine studies containing a total of 369 patients with knee injury were included in this meta-analysis comparing low load blood flow restriction (BFR) training (n=179) to low load non-BFR resistance training (n=94) and high load non-BFR resistance training (n=96). The pooled outcomes of interest included knee muscle strength and pain scores. Meta-analysis results revealed significantly favourable po...

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