Strengthening with Blood Flow Restriction: Can it be a Useful Option in the Rehabilitation of Patients with Coronavirus?

Authors

  • Aranzazu Vazquez-Sasot Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, “Cruz Roja San José y Santa Adela” Hospital, Madrid, Spain
  • Elena Muñoz-De la Torre Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, “Cruz Roja San José y Santa Adela” Hospital, Madrid, Spain
  • Juan M. Roman-Belmonte Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, “Cruz Roja San José y Santa Adela” Hospital, Madrid, Spain
Abstract:

It is necessary to have a greater understanding of COVID-19, and studies with an adequate design must be performed to be able to make treatment and rehabilitation recommendations with a sufficient degree of evidence. However, for patients discharged from the hospital who have been cured of the infection and who have significant functional impairment, Blood flow restriction (BFR) strengthening might be an effective option to aid the strengthening and functional recovery process.

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Journal title

volume 8  issue 4

pages  552- 555

publication date 2020-07-01

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