The Mercury

Dr. Mishock: BFR Exercise Part I: Accelerating Rehabilitation from Injury and Post-Surgical Recovery

Aaron Rodgers, the NFL superstar quarterback of the New York Jets, sustained an Achilles tendon tear and subsequent repair in August. He has made a miraculous recovery, with the opportunity to return ...
The Mercury

Dr. Mishock: BFR Exercise Part II: Enhancing Strength, Hypertrophy, and Power

In Part I of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR), we reviewed the history of the technique and the evidence of its use during physical therapy and rehabilitation when ...
BMJ

Sustained benefits of blood flow restriction therapy in knee osteoarthritis rehabilitation: 1-year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial

Objective Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a leading cause of global disability and remains challenging to treat. Blood flow restriction (BFR) shows promising rehabilitation outcomes, but its lasting ...
Healio

At Issue: Blood flow restriction

We have entered an era in which the divide between rehabilitation, strength and conditioning has evolved. This former dichotomy now blends into a symbiotic understanding that exercise and activity are ...
Men's Journal

The Rising Risk of ACL Injuries and How to Protect Your Knees, According to a Physical Therapist

From recovery timelines to rehab protocols, a physical therapist shares everything you need to know about overcoming ACL injuries. Unfortunately, ACL injuries are far too common, with between 100,000 ...
BMJ

Evidence of ACL healing on MRI following ACL rupture treated with rehabilitation alone may be associated with better patient-reported outcomes: a secondary analysis from the ...

Objectives Evaluate the natural course of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) healing on MRI within 5 years of acute ACL rupture and compare 2-year and 5-year outcomes based on healing status and ...