16 BFR and VTE

Owens Recovery Science

In this episode Johnny and the guys tackle the complicated decision making process involved in choosing whether or not to use BFR when considering the risk of VTE. Below we’ve included the notes with bibliography that we worked from so that you can follow along if you like. We hope you enjoy it!! #EARNYOURDEFLATE Caprini risk assessment - https://venousdisease.com/caprini-dvt-risk-assessment-app/ Bond, C. W., Hackney, K. J., Brown, S. L., & Noonan, B. C. (2019). Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Exercise as a Rehabilitation Modality Following Orthopaedic Surgery: A Review of Venous Thromboembolism Risk. The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 49(1), 17–27.