Study: No faster return-to-sport with blood flow restriction after ACL reconstruction

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Blood flow restriction training compared with standardized physical therapy after ACL reconstruction may not lead to improved return-to-sport outcomes in elite collegiate athletes, according to data presented here.
“[Blood flow restriction training] BFRT does not improve return to sport times in our division 1 athlete cohort. Our data wasn’t necessarily suggestive of particular postoperative timeframe where BFRT is most effective. Ultimately, we think it is a matter of finding a balance between BFRT and traditional rehab exercises,” Sai K.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Blood flow restriction training compared with standardized physical therapy after ACL reconstruction may not lead to improved return-to-sport outcomes in elite collegiate athletes, according to data presented here.
“[Blood flow restriction training] BFRT does not improve return to sport times in our division 1 athlete cohort. Our data wasn’t necessarily suggestive of particular postoperative timeframe where BFRT is most effective. Ultimately, we think it is a matter of finding a balance between BFRT and traditional rehab exercises,” Sai K.