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Blood flow restriction training (BFR) is a resistance training variant shown to be effective in improving muscle mass and strength, while using very light weights (30% of 1RM), therefore reducing stress on the joints.
BFR involves occluding the limb being trained, allowing blood to flow to the muscle (arterial blood flow), but not to return (venous return) causing blood to pool in the area below the occlusion. This causes fast twitch muscle fibre activation, metabolic by product accumulation, improved post exercise muscle protein synthesis and higher growth hormone elevation.
How is it performed?
In research, a specialised cuff or torniquet is generally used, occluding the limb at a specific pressure. This equipment can be costly and inconvenient for general use, so research has been performed on “Practical Blood Flow Restriction Training (PBFR)”, which involves using weightlifting knee wraps wrapped at a perceived tightness of 7/10. Studies have found that PBFR using knee wraps is sufficient to get the same response as using medical cuffs or torniquets.
The wraps are placed on the most proximal part of the limb and are kept on for the duration of all sets and reps of the exercise being performed. BFR has been used in research and practice and shown to be effective with isotonic exercises.
How is it programmed?
For hypertrophy and muscular strength, the evidence supports:
Is BFR training safe?
A survey of 12,462 people who had received an occlusion cuff for BFR training.
The incidence of side effects: venous thrombus (0.055%), pulmonary embolism (0.008%) and rhabdomyolysis (0.008%).
A pre screening questionnaire has been compiled by the British Olympic Medical Institute to screen for risk factors:
British Olympic Medical Institute pre training screening questionnaire -
Absolute contraindications: deep-vein thrombosis, pregnancy, varicose veins, high blood pressure, and cardiac disease.
If any risk factors are identified from the questionnaire or table below or if unsure, medical clearance is advised. BFR is generally safe for those without any risk factors.
Similar hypertrophy and strength gains when compared to high intensity resistance training with greater loads
Ability to improve strength and hypertrophy with minimal loads on the joint and in turn improved recovery, especially important for athletes with high training loads with high joint force, or older patients with arthritic joints
Addition to general resistance training program to allow for greater volume
Post surgical patients to improve strength with minimal joint force
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Research has shown that foam rollers can do four things:
Overall, foam rolling increases blood flow to your muscles, improving delivery of oxygen during your workout. It also helps to relieve muscle tension, especially after a hard workout.
What doesn’t foam rolling do?
Foam rolling does not change muscle or fascia length or destroy ‘trigger points’ - the change in range of motion seen after foam rolling is due to increased tolerance to stretch due to nervous system desensitisation rather than a change in structure.
How do I use a foam roller?
The foam roller can be used on a wide range of muscles, simply by rolling back and forth over the length of the muscle itself.
It is often uncomfortable, especially over a particularly tight area however it is best to not push in to too much pain as this could be counterproductive.
The good news is, research has shown no difference in 30 seconds of foam rolling versus 5 minutes so don’t spend all day on it!
What do Team8 Physio recommend when it comes to foam rolling?
Foam rolling can be applied before a workout, in conjunction with a dynamic warm up to take advantage of the short term changes in joint range of motion and performance.
Foam rolling can also be used as needed after a workout, particularly if experiencing delayed onset muscle soreness. Test/retest yourself and see the changes yourself, for example try rolling your legs before a leg workout and see how it affects your mobility and performance.
A foam roller is a lightweight, cylindrical tube of compressed foam.
It may be used for many reasons, including increasing flexibility, reducing soreness and eliminating muscle knots.
Foam rolling is a form of ‘self myofascial release’ or self massage.
Dan's simple stretch for a tight upper back, neck and shoulders.
Lie on your back and place the roller under your upper back, just below your shoulder blades. Lift your hips slightly, engage your core, then roll slowly on your upper back area.
Lower your hips, keep your lower back straight, place your hands behind your head for support, and relax into an arch over the roller.
Lie on your side, and lift your body enough to place the roller under your hip. Stabilise your core for balance, then roll slowly from hip to above the knee. Switch to the other side and repeat.
Sit on the foam roller (width-wise), and cross right foot over left knee and use your hands for support behind you. Lean in slightly as you roll, which will amplify the massage on your glutes. This can also help for sciatica.
Hope you found our blog on Foam Rolling useful.
Team8 Physio Dee Why, is your local northern beaches physiotherapy company. We are committed to providing an effective treatment plan for clients who are suffering from a sports, training or fitness injury, may have back or neck pain or require rehabilitation following surgery.
Our expert team of physiotherapists consult from our conveniently located Dee Why Physiotherapist practices. Our treatments are one-on-one within our private physiotherapy rooms, ensuring privacy and confidentially.
As your local physiotherapist Dee Why, Team8 Physio also provides massage therapy, exercise classes, specialised dietician as well as running clinics and Workcover & CTP injuries. For our full list of services available, visit our website.
Get back to living a pain-free, healthy and active lifestyle. Call us today to book an appointment with one of our expert physiotherapists.
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Balance push and pull exercises
The volume of upper body pull exercises (rows, pulldowns) should be equal to, or slightly greater than push (bench press, shoulder press). This will keep the muscular balance of the torque producing and stabilising muscles of the shoulder girdle.
Rotator cuff activation work
Activate the rotator cuff before an upper body workout, a good activation exercise is called a ‘Sharapova’. Face a wall and place a loop band around the wrists, place the little finger on the wall and slide it up and down the wall keeping tension on the band at all times.
Be careful, or avoid...
Dips and upright rows are very sensitive movements for the rotator cuff, as they can get the shoulder into loaded positions of impingement. Unless absolutely necessary for their sport, goals or activity it would be best to use an alternative exercise that achieves the same purpose.
Contact us to learn more about how to care for your rotator cuff injury.
INGREDIENTS
1 onion, chopped
1 leek, sliced
1 potato, chopped
1.5L chicken/vegetable stock
2 small broccoli head, chopped
80g Stilton cheese, crumbled
Olive oil and toasted baguette to serve
METHOD
Heat some oil in a pot, add onion, leek and potato and stir until starts to soften. Add stock and cover, allowing to simmer for approximately 8 minutes. Add broccoli and simmer for another 3 minutes.
Remove pot from heat and with a handheld blender, process until smooth. Add the Stilton to the soup and season to taste.
Serve the soup in bowls with drizzled olive oil and toasted baguette. Enjoy!
Note - if you don't enjoy the strong flavour of blue cheeses, substitute the Stilton for a tasty cheese instead. And of course if you can't find Stilton in your supermarket, you can simply use a different type of blue cheese.
Winter has arrived, and there's nothing better than keeping warm with a bowl of creamy soup for lunch or dinner.
This recipe is a favourite amongst our team. It's delicious and so easy to make.
1) Lower back pain is the most common type of back pain experienced. This is due to the lower back twisting and bending more than any other part of the back. It also bears the weight of the upper body.
2) Back pain is not always caused by an injury – in many cases, strains, fractures and disc problems are to blame, but a large number of back conditions are due to less obvious causes such as stress, low mood, anxiety and lack of sleep
3) It used to be thought that bed rest was the only way for people experiencing back pain to recover. It is now known that bed rest actually delays the healing process and that most damaged tissues repair faster when they’re used. You may not be able to do everything that you normally do without the pain but it is recommended that you try to remain as active as possible.
4) Scans like x-rays and MRIs don’t usually help in determining what’s causing back pain. Scans can be expensive and in most cases will not leave you any better off than someone who takes simple steps like applying heat, staying active and seeing a physio. However, if there are concerning symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, loss of feeling in the legs or if the pain gets worse, imaging may be appropriate.
5) Painkillers and anti-inflammatories can help to reduce back pain, but they only mask the symptoms and do not address the cause of pain.
If you live on the Northern Beaches and suffer from back pain, why not chat with one of our Dee Why Physios?
Call 02 9971 8110 or fill out the form on our contact page.
We'd love to hear from you!
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