BFR Research

Research on BFR has been expanding rapidly, especially over the last 5 years. Studies are investigating a wide variety of BFR equipment along with studying BFR application to a wide range of people. This page will be frequently updated with new articles and information from the research community. I will do my best to simply the findings to help you understand what it means and how it affects you.

Bone Health

Here’s an infographic summarizing the research and describing the impact BFR can have on bone health.

Interesting BFR Research in Special Populations

Inclusion body myositis (IBM):

• Effects of blood-flow restricted resistance training on mechanical muscle function and thigh lean mass in sIBM patients

Arthritis:

• Low-Load Resistance Training With Blood-Flow Restriction in Relation to Muscle Function, Mass, and Functionality in Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Benefits of Resistance Training with Blood Flow Restriction in Knee Osteoarthritis

Elderly:

• Resistance Training With Partial Blood Flow Restriction in a 99-Year-Old Individual: A Case Report

Kidney Disease:

• Blood Flow Restriction Training Blunts Chronic Kidney Disease Progression in Humans

Diabetes:

• Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Exercise and Possible Applications in Type 2 Diabetes

• Kaatsu Training: Application to Metabolic Syndrome