Introduction to Blood Flow Restriction

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Jim Wagner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CPAM, CSCS Related seminars and products

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Dr. Wagner is an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist who has worked in upper-extremity orthopedic clinical settings for more than 20 years. He received his post-professional clinical doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions with a specialty in hand therapy. Dr. Wagner is currently team leader of the OT/Hand Therapy Department at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. In addition, he is credentialed in physical agent modalities and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist.

Dr. Wagner is also an adjunct professor in the Occupational Therapy Program at Keuka College in Keuka Park, NY. He is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists and has been published in the practice forum section of the Journal of Hand Therapy. Dr. Wagner has integrated his passion for instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) into his daily clinical practice and personal training. On a personal note, he has been involved in competitive powerlifting/weightlifting for 28 years.

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Objectives

1. Describe the history of Blood Flow Restriction Training.
2. Describe how the design of B Strong BFR bands doesn't cause arterial occlusion.
3. Correctly list at least 4 of the contraindications to B Strong BFR as presented in the course.
4. Explain the local and systemic mechanisms of Blood Flow Restriction Training.  
5. Compare the 5 differences between utilizing a wide rigid cuff versus a narrow elastic cuff as presented in the course.

Outline

• Introduction and disclaimer
• What is Blood Flow Restriction Training?
• History of Blood Flow Restriction Training
• B Strong Blood Flow Restriction Training Systems

• Local and systemic mechanisms
• Physiology of exercise and Blood Flow Restriction Training
• Tissue types and their responses to Blood Flow Restriction Training
• The science behind B Strong Blood Flow Restriction
  • State of the limb with inflated band at rest
  • Applying a venous blockade
  • Disturbance of homeostasis
  • State of the limb with inflated band during exercise
  • Muscle fiber recruitment
• Summary

• Safety
  • Indications and contraindications
  • FDA Regulations
  • Is blood flow restriction training safe according to the research?
  • Types of bands/cuffs
  • DOMS and Rhabdomyolysis
  • Hypertension
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
• Efficacy
  • Research studies
  • Case study

• Demonstrations
  • Upper extremity
  • Lower extremity
• Applications of B Strong Blood Flow Restriction Training

Target Audience

• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Massage Therapists
• Chiropractors
• Athletic Trainers
• Exercise Physiologists