Table 1. Descriptive characteristic of study sample (n=112).

Age (years), mean ± SD	40.0 ± 9.7
Gender, Female (%)	28 (25%)
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian	102 (91%)
Non-Hispanic	104 (93%)
Profession (Select as many as apply)
Physical therapist/PT assistant	89 (80%)
Athletic trainer	29 (26%)
Certified strength & Conditioning specialist	15 (13%)
PhD/EdD/DSc	3 (3%)
Chiropractor	2 (2%)
Certified exercise physiologist	1 (1%)
Medical doctor/Physician assistant	1 (1%)
Occupational therapist/OT aassistant	1 (1%)
Other	2 (2%)
Practice setting (Select as many as apply)
Private practice (non-hospital affiliated)	61 (55%)
Hospital-affiliated outpatient clinic (non-VA)	27 (24%)
Sports team (professional, collegiate, or amateur)	24 (21%)
Academic/Research setting	11 (10%)
Military/VA outpatient clinic	7 (6%)
Hospital inpatient setting (non-VA)	4 (4%)
Health club/fitness facility	3 (3%)
Military/VA inpatient setting	0 (0%)
Other	6 (5%)
Time using BFR as part of practice
<1 year	4 (4%)
1–3 years	58 (52%)
3–5 years	35 (31%)
5–10 years	15 (13%)
BFR safety in people with neurologic conditions
Yes, it is generally safe	100 (89%)
Unsure if it is safe or not	12 (11%)
No, it is not generally safe	0 (0%)
Percent of people with neurologic conditions on caseload
None	29 (26%)
1–10%	63 (56%)
11–25%	14 (13%)
26–50%	2 (2%)
>50%	4 (4%)
BFR use in ≥1 patient with a neurologic condition
Yes	43 (38%)
Unsure	69 (62%)

BFR: Blood-flow restriction; VA: Veteran’s affairs.