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Blood Flow Restriction Therapy in Achilles Injury
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health
Summary
Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy is a brief and partial restriction of venous outflow of an extremity during low load resistance exercises. It is a safe and effective method of improving strength in healthy and active individuals, recovering from orthopedic pathologies and procedures. This prospective, randomized study will look at the implications this form of treatment has on the rehabilitation of Achilles injuries.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
57
Start Date
2021-10-08
Completion Date
2026-06-01
Last Updated
2025-10-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Standard of Care Physical Therapy
Will receive standard of care physical therapy
Blood flow restriction
Blood flow restriction therapy is a blood pressure cuff placed around the desired limb with a handheld device that controls the pressure exerted by the cuff. The cuff is placed around the desired limb before a specific exercise, the physical therapist determines the appropriate pressure and time, and the patient completes the exercise as they normally would. The monitor determines the limb occlusion pressure and has an automatic timer that will deflate after the specified time has elapsed.
Locations (1)
NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, United States