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High Intensity Resistance Exercise Is For Everyone… Using BFR!

High Intensity Resistance Exercise Is For Everyone… Using BFR!

Unnati Topiwala2023-09-25T12:11:11-04:00February 15th, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Physical Therapy, health, exercise, strength training, Physical exercise, Sports medicine, Weight training, Athletic training, Blood flow restriction training, BFR, Bodybuilding, One-repetition maximum, Muscle hypertrophy, Emma Stewart|

Q: What is a “High-Intensity Resistance Exercise”? The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) defines high-intensity resistance training to be loads of at least 70% of your 1-rep max (1RM). This level of resistance is thought to be required in order to produce muscle growth (hypertrophy) and strength gains. Q: Is high-intensity resistance training appropriate for me? High-intensity resistance training may not be appropriate for you if you have: Cardiovascular disease Joint disease/injury Post-operative limitations Weight-bearing restrictions Q: How can [...]

Knee Pain No More

Unnati Topiwala2023-09-25T12:46:21-04:00September 2nd, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized, Physical Therapy Articles, Pain Management Articles|Tags: Medical Subject Headings, Musculoskeletal disorders, Pain management, Myofascial trigger point, Human leg, Clinical medicine, Overuse injuries, Lance Cross, Prosthetics, Muscular system, Skeletal system, Gluteus maximus, Hip muscles, Gluteal muscles, Knee, Medical specialties, Musculoskeletal system, Organ systems, Skeletal disorders, Rheumatology, Osteoarthritis, Blood flow restriction training, Arthritis, Meniscus tear, Meniscus, Chondromalacia patellae, Joint, Gluteus minimus, Arthropathies, Knee pain|

Is knee pain ruining your swagger? Have you been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, chondromalacia, or a meniscus tear? Are you concerned that you’ll need surgery or that you won’t be able to enjoy your favorite activities? Well, you can jump to the conclusion that there is hope to overcome the difficulty with the right therapeutic approach and knowledge. What about the “damage” that has been seen on x-ray or MRI? Normative studies show about 65% of asymptomatic people above the age [...]

Blood Flow Restriction

Melissa Baudo2020-08-27T13:55:24-04:00August 25th, 2020|Categories: Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Articles|Tags: Surgery, Musculoskeletal injury, pulled muscles, rotator cuff repair, fracture, tendon injury, MUSCLE STRAINS, BFR, Blood flow restriction training, Organ systems, Branches of biology, Musculoskeletal system, pain, Rotator cuff, Anatomy, Tendinopathy, Shoulder, Muscular system, Overuse injuries, Rotator cuff tear, Soft tissue disorders, Exercise physiology, RTT, recovery|

Blood Flow Restriction: Is It Right For You? Is Blood Flow Restriction right for me? This question has recently become more common as the medical community has become increasingly aware of this powerful treatment modality. In this blog, we will detail Blood Flow Restriction, how it works, and how it might help you rehabilitate from injury or a pain process. What Is Blood Flow Restriction Training? Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training in the clinical setting involves the use of a [...]