Blood flow Restriction (BFR)

What You Can Expect

Blood flow restriction (BFR) training involves using inflatable cuffs to apply precise pressure on proximal limbs, limiting venous outflow while maintaining arterial blood supply.

This creates a hypoxic environment that triggers muscle adaptations with minimal mechanical load—typically 20–30% of maximal effort—fostering hypertrophy, strength, and endurance without overloading injured tissues.

At JNP Physical Therapy, our therapists integrate BFR into rehabilitation programs to expedite healing after orthopedic surgeries, sports injuries, or chronic conditions. It boosts anabolic signaling, elevates growth factors, and enhances capillary density, allowing patients with mobility restrictions to rebuild muscle mass and function efficiently.