At CCMC, our Physical Therapy department strives to stay current with the most up to date techniques available. We are proud to have four certified Blood Flow Restriction therapists available to you!

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy is a safe exercise technique which applies an external pressure, similar to a blood pressure cuff. By reducing blood flow, positive effects allow for increased muscle growth and strength without having to lift heavy weights, which can be painful or difficult. This technique manipulates the body’s circulatory system, and when combined with exercise, produces rapid gains in strength and fitness using light weights. This type of therapy is individualized for each patient.

“The technique can be utilized for many of our patients, particularly after surgeries such as ACL reconstructions, joint replacements, and rotator cuff repairs and injuries of the arms or legs such as Achilles’ tendinitis, ankle sprains, or muscle strains,” according to Aaron Proctor, DPT, at Clay County Medical Center.

If you would like more information about Blood Flow Restriction Therapy, please call the Physical Therapy Department at 785-632-2144.