Blood Flow Restriction Therapy and Management of Orthopaedic and Sports Conditions

Do you sometimes ask yourself if there is more that you can do for your patients? Do you want to be sure to be familiar and versed in the most appropriate techniques for rehabilitation across the lifespan? Does appropriate tissue loading and exercise prescription often plague you as a physical therapist? Do we sometimes just settle for quad sets and leg raises to help rehab the quads; but then think there must be more out there? This session is specifically designed for those interested in a cutting-edge intervention to help address these concerns. The application of blood flow restriction (BFR) in the rehabilitation of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy patients will be covered. Participants will receive an introduction to and in-depth review of the literature regarding blood flow restriction training, learn its uses in the management of orthopaedic conditions, and will review the different types of units available to the public. This course does not issue certification in BFR but to bring awareness to one of the hottest topics in the orthopaedic PT world.