2022 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Blood Flow Restriction Training Does Not Facilitate Faster Return To Sport Following ACL Reconstruction in Collegiate Athletes

Blood Flow Restriction Training Does Not Facilitate Faster Return To Sport Following ACL Reconstruction in Collegiate Athletes

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The video discusses the use of blood flow restriction training (BFRT) in Division I athletes following ACL reconstruction. ACL injuries can lead to muscle atrophy and weakness, causing functional deficits that can last for years. BFRT, which involves using a tourniquet to restrict blood flow in an extremity during exercise, has shown promising results in terms of increasing muscle bulk. However, the effectiveness of BFRT in terms of return to sport is not clear. The study conducted a retrospective chart review of D1 athletes at UCLA and found that BFRT did not significantly impact the return to sport time compared to traditional rehabilitation exercises. There was no specific post-operative time frame identified where BFRT was most effective. The study had limitations due to its retrospective nature and the lack of a standardized BFRT protocol.

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Sai Devana, MD

Keywords

blood flow restriction training

ACL reconstruction

muscle atrophy

functional deficits

Division I athletes