From @kimeperformancept, Dr. Maggie Heerdt shares a method used with patients. “Blood flow restriction (BFR) is a tourniquet system which prevents blood from returning to the heart during activity so that oxygen is depleted in the muscle. This creates an environment in the tissues which helps to promote muscle growth, improves strength and tissue healing, and limits scarring in the healing tissues. We utilize this modality with a variety of patients, especially with post-operative rehab.” #performancedu #kimept #physicaltherapy #bfr #rehabilitation #renogym #strength #motivation