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. 2022 May 31;12(2):63–68. doi: 10.15280/jlm.2022.12.2.63

Table 2.

Represents the application of BFRT

No. Application Dosage Pressure Usage Reference
1. Cast immobilization 5 sets of 5 minutes with 3 minutes of free flow between sets 50 mm Hg Prevents disuse weakness induces chronic unloading. [12]
2. Post-operative disuse atrophy 5 sets of 5 minutes with 3 minutes of free flow between sets 180-260 mm Hg Prevents post-operative disuse atrophy in ACL surgical reconstruction. [6]
3. Bed-rest/immobilization 5 minutes cuff inflated, 3 minutes cuff deflated 50 mm Hg Prevents muscle atrophy of the knee extensors and flexors. [6]
4. Upper-limb strength training 3 sets of 10 repetitions at 75% of 1RM 160-180 mm Hg Promotes muscle hypertrophy. [4]