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Blood-Flow Restriction Exercise Following a Knee Replacement
Sponsor: Michigan Technological University
Summary
This study will determine the safety and efficacy of using blood-flow restriction exercise enhancement (B-FREE) to overcome persistent quadriceps muscle weakness that occurs following a total knee replacement (TKR).
Official title: B-FREE in the UP! Improving Recovery After a Knee Replacement With Blood-Flow Restriction Exercise Enhancement
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2019-06-25
Completion Date
2025-12-25
Last Updated
2024-12-11
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
B-FREE
Blood flow-restriction exercise enhancement (B-FREE) will be performed at home 3x/wk for 10 weeks. A blood pressure cuff will be inflated to partially occlude blood to the limb during light weight exercises involving knee extension, body weight squats, and walking.
Locations (1)
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, Michigan, United States