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Blood Flow Restriction Therapy on Bone and Lean Mass After ACL Reconstruction

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August 2022

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy on Bone and Lean Mass After ACL Reconstruction

Vol: 282| Issue: 1| Number:1| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Preserves Lower Extremity Bone and Muscle Mass After ACL Reconstruction

Sports Health. 2022 Jun 27;19417381221101006.

Contributing Authors:
nd Jack RA BS Lambert CA Hedt D Delgado H Goble PC McCulloch

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Synopsis

Thirty-two patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were randomized to receive blood flow restriction therapy in combination with low-load resistance (n=17) or standard rehabilitation (n=15). The primary outcome of this trial was to determine changes in bone and muscle mass from presurgery to 6 and 12 weeks post-operatively. Secondary outcomes such as knee function (single leg...

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