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Blood Flow Restriction Training in Patients With Lower Extremity Fractures
Sponsor: Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Summary
This study will look at the effect of using a blood flow restriction device during low load strengthening exercises on patients with tibial shaft fractures, compared to patients performing exercise without the device. The study will compare muscle strength, muscle size, fracture healing, and return to normal function between the two groups.
Official title: Blood Flow Restriction Training Versus Traditional Rehab in Patients With Lower Extremity Fractures: Effect on Fracture Healing, Muscle Strength and Girth, and Return to Function
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2024-11-01
Completion Date
2026-05-31
Last Updated
2025-11-21
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Blood Flow Restriction with low load exercise
Cuff/tourniquet will be applied to proximal leg at hip crease and inflated to 60-80% of limb occlusion pressure to decrease venous blood flow in the limb while performing exercise.
Therapeutic Exercise
Exercise performed at appropriate load as guided by physical therapist
Locations (1)
Denver Health Medical Center
Denver, Colorado, United States