Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy is a specialized rehabilitation technique that helps improve strength and recovery using low-impact exercises.

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How Does Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Work?

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy uses a specialized cuff to partially restrict blood flow during controlled exercise. This creates a low-oxygen environment in the muscles, allowing the body to respond as if it were performing high-intensity training. As a result, patients can build strength and improve muscle function while placing less stress on joints and injured tissues.

Benefits:

Builds strength with low-impact movement
Reduces strain on joints and healing areas
Supports faster recovery and rehabilitation
Improves muscle activation and endurance
Safe and effective for post-injury or post-surgery care

Feedback from Patients

Why Ascent Therapy Clinic is right for you.

I saw Dr. Annaleise after I tore my meniscus playing volleyball and had it surgically repaired. We did dry needling, cupping, and blood flow restriction training. I was able to play volleyball, tennis and flag football pain free. She did a great job explaining the exercises and tailoring my program to meet my specific goals.

From the beginning, Dr. Annaleise took a personalized approach to my recovery, using a variety of techniques to help me heal faster and prevent future injury including dry needling, blood flow restriction (bfr), Theragun, and strength & mobility training. Her attention to detail and positive encouragement kept me motivated throughout the process.

Who can benefit from BFR?

• Post-surgical patients
• Individuals recovering from injury
• Patients with joint pain or limitations
• Athletes returning to activity
• Anyone needing low-impact strength training

Why it’s safe:

This is the same blood cuff used by physicians during surgery, where the cuff is set to 110% Limb Occlusion Pressure (LOC) for multiple hours. Whereas BFR uses only 50-80% LOC, and only for 5-8 minutes. The application of the cuff actually decreases the risk of a blood clot, due to an increase in fibrinolytic activity in the bloodstream, which is the bodies natural response to clotting.

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