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. 2019 May 15;10:533. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2019.00533

Table 3.

Model of exercise prescription with P-BFR.

Guidelines
Frequency 1–2 times per day (duration of bed rest/immobilization)
Restriction time 5 min intervals
Type Small and large muscle groups (arms and legs/uni or bilateral)
Sets 3–5
Cuff 5 (small), 10 or 12 (medium), 17 or 18 (large)
Rest between sets Pressure 3–5 min Uncertain – higher pressure may be needed (70–100% AOP)
Restriction form Continuous