Table 3.

Various types of BFRT exercises for muscle strength training

Training	Protocol	Prescribed exercise
BFR-RE	BFR-RE in combination with dynamic exercises (Isometric, Isotonic, Iso-kinetic).	Frequency 2-3 times a week (> 3 weeks) Intensity 1-2 times/day Repetition 75 reps (30*15*15*15) Sets 2-4 sets Set pressure 40-80% AOP Restriction time 5-10 min/exercise Rest between sets 30-60 seconds
BFR-Aerobic exercise	BFR in combination with walking and cycling.	Frequency 2-3 times a week (> 3 weeks) Intensity < 50% VO2 max/ HRR Set pressure 40-80 % AOP Restriction time 5-20 min/exercise
Passive-BFR	5 minutes of restriction followed by 3 minutes of reperfusion between 3-4 sets.	Frequency 1-2 times/day Sets 3-5 sets Restriction time 5 minutes Rest between sets 3-5 minutes Set pressure 70-100% AOP

BFR: Blood Flow Restriction, BFR-RT: Blood Flow Restriction-Resistance Exercise.