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Blood flow restriction training for post-surgery ACL rehabilitation

Expiry Date
: 30/11/2025
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
Rating
: 3/4

This Research article reviews four studies on how effective blood flow restriction therapy is for ACL rehabilitation and atrophy prevention.

Keywords: Blood flow restriction therapy, ACL Rehabilitation, Post-operative rehabilitation, Atrophy prevention

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to analyse the research presented on the effect of blood flow restriction training on quadriceps muscle atrophy and circumference post ACL reconstruction.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. How BFR therapy works

  2. How BFR can be used for ACL and Knee injury Rehabilitation
  3. How BFR may be quite effective to prevent muscle atrophy.

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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