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Blood Flow Restriction Therapy to Optimize Muscle Size and Strength in Recovery From Lower Limb Fractures
Sponsor: University of British Columbia
Summary
This study will assess the feasibility and effectiveness of blood flow restriction therapy in patients with tibia fractures (or lower leg bone). Personalized blood flow restriction therapy has shown to help people regain muscle size and strength after surgical treatment by allowing them to be able to start physiotherapy on their injured leg sooner. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of personalized blood flow restriction therapy to improve thigh muscle size and strength in patients with lower limb tibia fractures which require a period of non-weightbearing.
Official title: BOOST- Blood Flow Restriction Therapy to Optimize Muscle Size and Strength in Recovery From Lower Limb Orthopaedic Trauma
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
19 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2025-09-01
Completion Date
2027-08
Last Updated
2025-08-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
Personalized Blood Flow Restriction Therapy uses an an inflatable cuff (Delfi PTS system) around the upper thigh which partially restricts arterial inflow during exercise. BFR allows for similar improvements of muscular strength and muscle mass as traditional heavy load strength training while using significantly lower loads. The reduced stress on supporting tissues ( tendons, joints, bones and ligaments) allows people who normally couldn't tolerate high loads to enhance their strength and muscle mass.
Locations (1)
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada