Blood Flow Restriction Training Research and Evidence

Frontiers in Physiology20/07/2026High journal impact

Muscle hypertrophy and strength improvements following blood flow restriction combined with resistance training in team-athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

International Journal of Sports Physical TherapyJun 2018Medium journal impact

THEORETICAL APPLICATIONS OF BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION TRAINING IN MANAGING CHRONIC ANKLE INSTABILITY IN THE BASKETBALL ATHLETE.

The American Journal of Sports MedicineAug 2021High journal impact

Blood Flow Restriction Training for the Shoulder: A Case for Proximal Benefit.

British Journal of Sports MedicineJul 2023High journal impact

Investigating the autoregulation of applied blood flow restriction training pressures in healthy, physically active adults: an intervention study evaluating acute training responses and safety.

The American Journal of Sports MedicineDec 2024High journal impact

Comparison of Blood Flow Restriction Interventions to Standard Rehabilitation After an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: A Systematic Review.

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Journal03/03/2021High journal impact

Blood-Flow Restriction Training for a Person With Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Report.

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy2021Medium journal impact

The Systemic Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training: A Systematic Review.

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in SportsMar 2021High journal impact

Low-intensity resistance exercise with blood flow restriction and arterial stiffness in humans: A systematic review.

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation JournalAug 2019High journal impact

Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Quadriceps Muscle Strength, Morphology, Physiology, and Knee Biomechanics Before and After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders17/07/2023Medium journal impact

ADAPTations to low load blood flow restriction exercise versus conventional heavier load resistance exercise in UK military personnel with persistent knee pain: protocol for the ADAPT study, a multi-centre randomized controlled trial.

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning ResearchAug 2023Medium journal impact

Can We Make Blood Flow Restriction Training More Accessible? Validity of a Low-Cost Blood Flow Restriction Device to Estimate Arterial Occlusion Pressure.

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning ResearchOct 2019Medium journal impact

Effects of Practical Blood Flow Restriction Training on Adolescent Lower-Body Strength.

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy2024Medium journal impact

Effects of Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Training on Rotator Cuff Strength and Hypertrophy: Case Series.

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning ResearchMay 2024Medium journal impact

Survey of Blood Flow Restriction Training Applications in Sports Medicine and Performance Practice Across North America.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation11/04/2024Medium journal impact

Study on the effect of blood flow restriction training combined with IASTAM on ankle strength and function intervention in athletes with chronic ankle instability in sport dance events.

Journal of Exercise RehabilitationApr 2022Medium journal impact

Effect of supervised rehabilitation combined with blood flow restriction training in athletes with chronic ankle instability: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research2026Medium journal impact

Acute and Chronic Effects of High-Load Resistance Training With Blood Flow Restriction in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Clinical Journal of Sport MedicineSep 2022Low journal impact

Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy for Muscular Strength, Hypertrophy, and Endurance in Healthy and Special Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationDec 2025Low journal impact

Comparing the Impact of Intermittent Blood Flow Restriction Training and High-Load Resistance Training in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Physiotherapy Theory and PracticeMay 2025Medium journal impact

Blood flow restriction training for an individual with Kellgren-Lawrence grade 4 ankle osteoarthritis following childhood clubfoot repair: A case report.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders02/05/2026Medium journal impact

Efficacy of blood flow restriction training in chronic ankle conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in SportsAug 2020High journal impact

Is there rationale for the cuff pressures prescribed for blood flow restriction exercise? A systematic review.

International Journal of Sports Physical TherapyDec 2020Medium journal impact

EFFECT OF BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION TRAINING ON MUSCULAR PERFORMANCE, PAIN AND VASCULAR FUNCTION.

Physical Therapy in SportMar 2023Medium journal impact

The feasibility, safety, and efficacy of lower limb garment-integrated blood flow restriction training in healthy adults.

Journal of Sport RehabilitationSep 2019Medium journal impact

Blood-Flow Restriction Resistance Exercise Promotes Lower Pain and Ratings of Perceived Exertion Compared With Either High- or Low-Intensity Resistance Exercise Performed to Muscular Failure.

Sports Medicine - Open06/05/2026High journal impact

Effectiveness of Blood Flow Restriction Training in Neurological Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Sports Biomechanics02/06/2026Medium journal impact

Running with and without blood flow restriction on fatigability and biomechanics: a cross-over trial.

Frontiers in Physiology2026High journal impact

Effects of long-term functional training combined with blood flow restriction training on athletic performance and body composition in basketball athletes.

Frontiers in Physiology08/06/2026High journal impact

The effect of blood flow restriction combined with different resistance training on the improvement of athletic performance in male tactical personnel.

Physical Therapy in SportMay 2021Medium journal impact

Does blood flow restriction training enhance clinical outcomes in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Frontiers in Physiology2026High journal impact

Effects of systemic versus local hypoxia on post-activation performance enhancement in well-trained field hockey players.

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation08/05/2026High journal impact

Acute effects of upper-limb blood flow restriction training on dual-task postural control and physiological correlates in older adults.

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living01/07/2026Medium journal impact

Effects of blood flow restriction combined with low-load resistance training on obstacle-crossing performance and lower limb function in older adults.

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy2022Medium journal impact

Side Effects and Patient Tolerance with the Use of Blood Flow Restriction Training after ACL Reconstruction in Adolescents: A Pilot Study.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders22/05/2025Medium journal impact

The impact of blood flow restriction training on tendon adaptation and tendon rehabilitation - a scoping review.

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical TherapyMay 2019High journal impact

Blood Flow Restriction Training in Rehabilitation: A Useful Adjunct or Lucy's Latest Trick?

Scientific Reports2026High journal impact

Acute neuromuscular and short-term recovery responses to low-load exercise with individualized blood flow restriction in elite male volleyball players.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation13/05/2026Medium journal impact

Blood flow restriction training for lower limb injury prevention and rehabilitation in dancers: a scoping review of current evidence and future directions.

Journal of Sports Science and Medicine01/06/2026High journal impact

Effects of Quadriceps Strengthening Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction on Knee Angular Velocity, Strength, and Balance in Fencers.

Physical Therapy in Sport17/04/2026Medium journal impact

The effects of high-pressure versus low-pressure blood flow restriction resistance exercise in individuals with lower limb musculoskeletal injuries and persistent pain: a randomised controlled trial.

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in SportsMay 2026High journal impact

Heat Acclimation with Blood Flow Restriction Improves Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task Ability and Neuromuscular Fatigue.

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in SportsMay 2026High journal impact

Hypohydration Increases Heart Rate Despite Preserved Hemodynamic Compensation During Blood Flow Restricted Exercise.

Frontiers in Physiology10/06/2026High journal impact

Effects of combined blood flow restriction and neuromuscular electrical stimulation versus neuromuscular electrical stimulation alone on skeletal muscle hypertrophy and strength in adults: a systematic review.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation16/07/2026Medium journal impact

Effectiveness of blood flow restriction exercise on pain and disability in patients with low back pain: A systematic review.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation24/12/2025Medium journal impact

Enhancing shoulder strength through blood flow restriction training: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning ResearchMar 2024Medium journal impact

Current Implementation and Barriers to Using Blood Flow Restriction Training: Insights From a Survey of Allied Health Practitioners.

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research25/03/2026Medium journal impact

Decrements in Neuromuscular Function Are Reduced Following Low-Load Continuous Blood Flow Restriction Exercise Compared With High-Load Resistance Exercise.

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Journal08/01/2025High journal impact

Go With the Flow? Considerations for Blood Flow Restriction Training in People With Neurologic Conditions.

Physical Therapy in SportJul 2025Medium journal impact

Blood flow restriction training compared to conventional training in people with knee pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy01/06/2026Medium journal impact

Rehabilitation Utilizing Blood Flow Restriction Following Surgical Repair of a Bankart Lesion with a Buford Complex in an Elite High School Football Player: A Case Report.

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