Is Postexercise Blood Flow Restriction a Viable Alternative to Other Resistance Exercise Protocols?

Barnes, Matthew J.; Fraser, Jeremy; Coley, Karl; Perry, Blake G.

doi:10.1080/02701367.2018.1510170

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport

2018

DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2018.1510170

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Is Postexercise Blood Flow Restriction a Viable Alternative to Other Resistance Exercise Protocols?

Matthew J. Barnes

Jeremy Fraser

Karl Coley

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“…In contrast, longer-range training programs can enhance muscle strength through hypertrophy and increased cross-sectional area (May AK et al, 2022). Electromyography (EMG) has been extensively used during resistive exercise, as evidenced by numerous studies conducted, such as Barnes et al, (2018), Freitas et al, (2020), andRosario et al, (2022). Maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) is an evaluation approach extensively used with EMG in various studies (Mason et al, 2018;Owens et al, 2020;Rosario et al, 2021).…”

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“…Maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) is an evaluation approach extensively used with EMG in various studies (Mason et al, 2018;Owens et al, 2020;Rosario et al, 2021). Researchers often use EMG to capture muscle activation during functional activities to better understand muscle patterns and propose treatment or rehabilitation approaches (Barnes et al, 2018;Freitas et al, 2020;Rosario et al, 2022). A relevant example of this concept can be seen in the study conducted by Rosario et al, (2020), where they demonstrated that incorporating a resistance sled into training at varying speeds led to greater activation of distal muscles in the lower extremities, with recruitment increasing as the task speed increased.…”

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“…In situations where heavy load resistance exercise is not feasible or allowed, it is suggested that BFR training may be viable, as supported by various studies, such as those conducted by Patterson et al, (2019), Ladlow et al, (2018), and Trofa et al, (2020. For instance, studies have shown that individuals with post-exercise soreness could benefit from BFR (Barnes et al, 2018). BFR combined with resistance training enhances post-activation performance (Sun & Yang, 2023), with female football players demonstrating improved vertical jump height.…”

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The Effects of Blood Flow Restriction on Lower Extremity EMG Amplitude While Performing a Resisted Sled Push in Healthy Subjects

Garcia,

Brewer,

Skevington

et al. 2024

J Adv Sport Phys Edu

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Introduction: Studies have demonstrated that resistance training and blood flow restriction (BFR) has notable advantages, including enhancing muscle growth, boosting muscle activation, and improving function. In the field of neuromuscular research, muscle electromyography (EMG) is a widely utilized method for understanding and analyzing neuromuscular recruitment patterns and identifying any adaptive changes that may occur. Purpose: The objective of this study was to examine the impact of blood flow restriction (BFR) on the amplitude pattern of six lower extremity (LE) muscles during resisted sled pushing activity at two different walking speeds: 80 bpm and 140 bpm. Methods: A convenience sample of 32 healthy individuals, an average of 23.8 years old (±1.42 SD). Surface electromyography was used on subjects’ tibialis anterior (TA), gastrocnemius (GA), vastus medialis (VM), biceps femoris (BF), gluteus maximus (GMa), and gluteus medius (GMe) on their dominant LE. The subjects then pushed a resistive sled with 40 feet for three trials at 80 and 140 bpm. After adding BFR at 80% limb occlusion pressure, all the trials were repeated. Statistical Analysis: A 2 × 6 (BFR group and muscle) repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) test was used for significant interactions and main effects during each speed and BFR condition. The minimum (MIN), average (AVG), and maximum (MAX) electromyography (EMG) values are presented for each muscle. Results: ANOVA revealed a significant interaction between the BFR group and muscles with AVG F (1.92, 59. 39)=4.23,p=.021, and MAX F(2.53,78.56)=3.751, p=.019 at 80 bpm. The main effects between muscle groups were found with MIN at 80 bpm and AVG and MAX at 140 bpm. The main effects for the BFR group were AVG and MAX at 80 bpm and AVG and MAX at 140 bpm. When comparing AVG BFR 80 to 140 bpm, the main effects were found for both speeds and increased activation of all six muscles, most notably the GA and VM. Conclusion: At 80 bpm, BFR affected the GA, VM, and GMa. At 140 bpm, all six muscles showed increased AVG and MAX activation. When comparing 80 to 140 bpm, all six muscles showed increased activation at the BFR faster pace, most notably the GA and VM.

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The Effects of Blood Flow Restriction on Lower Extremity EMG Amplitude While Performing a Resisted Sled Push in Healthy Subjects

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Brewer,

Skevington

et al. 2024

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Low-Load Blood-Flow Restriction Exercise to Failure and Nonfailure and Myoelectric Activity: A Meta-Analysis

Cerqueira

Maciel

Barboza

et al. 2021

Journal of Athletic Training

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Objectives: To compare the short- and long-term effects of low load blood flow restriction (LL-BFR) versus low- (LL-RT) or high-load (HL-RT) resistance training with free blood flow on myoelectric activity, and investigate the differences between failure and non-failure protocols. Data Source: We identified sources by searching the MEDLINE/PUBMED, CINAHL, WEB OF SCIENCE, CENTRAL, SCOPUS, SPORTDiscus, and PEDro electronic databases. Study Selection: We screened titles and abstracts of 1048 articles using our inclusion criteria. A total of 39 articles were selected for further analysis. Data Extraction: Two reviewers independently assessed the methodological quality of each study and extracted data from studies. A meta-analytic approach was used to compute standardized mean differences (SMD ± 95% confidence intervals (CI)). Subgroup analyses were conducted for both failure or non-failure protocols. Data Synthesis: The search identified n = 39 articles that met the inclusion criteria. Regarding the short-term effects, LL-BFR increased muscle excitability compared with LL-RT during non-failure exercises (SMD 0.61, 95% CI 0.34 to 0.88), whereas HL-RT increased muscle excitability compared with LL-BFR regardless of voluntary failure (SMD −0.61, 95% CI −1.01 to 0.21) or not (SMD −1.13, CI −1.94 to −0.33). Concerning the long-term effects, LL-BFR increased muscle excitability compared with LL-RT during exercises performed to failure (SMD 1.09, CI 0.39 to 1.79). Conclusions: Greater short-term muscle excitability levels are observed in LL-BFR than LL-RT during non-failure protocols. Conversely, greater muscle excitability is present during HL-RT compared with LL-BFR, regardless of volitional failure. Furthermore, LL-BFR performed to failure increases muscle excitability in the long-term compared with LL-RT.

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Is Postexercise Blood Flow Restriction a Viable Alternative to Other Resistance Exercise Protocols?

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The Effects of Blood Flow Restriction on Lower Extremity EMG Amplitude While Performing a Resisted Sled Push in Healthy Subjects

The Effects of Blood Flow Restriction on Lower Extremity EMG Amplitude While Performing a Resisted Sled Push in Healthy Subjects

Low-Load Blood-Flow Restriction Exercise to Failure and Nonfailure and Myoelectric Activity: A Meta-Analysis

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