“…This is what causes blood flow to the muscles to increase dramatically during exercise. 26,27 If there is a wound, the increased blood flow can help deliver oxygen, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to the wound area, with the aim of accelerating wound healing. If the blood flow is disrupted, it will cause the supply of oxygen that is channeled through the bloodstream to decrease, resulting in hypoxia in the tissue, which will interfere with the wound healing process.…”