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] |