Build Strength Without Stress • Recover Faster • Prevent Muscle Loss

Blood Flow Restriction Training

How BFRT Works

  • A specialized cuff (like a surgical tourniquet) is applied to your arm or leg to partially restrict blood flow.

  • You perform light, guided exercises—typically at just 20–30 % of your usual load.

  • The restricted outflow combined with low-load exercise triggers muscle hypertrophy and strength gains akin to heavy lifting but without joint strain.

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Who Can Benefit?

  • Recovering from surgery or injury
  • Managing joint-loading limitations
  • Elderly or medically compromised needing safe strength-building
  • Athletes aiming for performance gains while reducing mechanical stress
  • Patients wanting to maintain muscle volume during inactivity

Benefits You Can Expect

  • Significant muscle strength & size gains with very light loads 

  • Preservation of muscle during recovery periods or immobilization

  • Less pain and joint stress compared to conventional resistance training.

  • Enhanced cardiovascular, endocrine, and psychosocial outcomes in various patient groups

  • Performance boosts such as improved sprinting, jumping power, and endurance when used with athletes

Our BFRT Protocol

Personalized Cuff Pressure Assessment

To ensure safety and precision, we calculate cuff occlusion pressure based on limb size and patient tolerance.

Low‑Load Exercise Activation

Under professional supervision, you perform targeted exercises—typically at low resistance—for optimal neuromuscular stimulus with minimal overload.

Structured Monitoring & Progression

We reassess regularly, adjusting cuff pressure and exercise load based on your progress, comfort, and clinical goals.

Typical Program Length

Most patients undergo 2–6 sessions spaced 1 to 2 weeks apart. Strength, muscle size, and functional improvements are often seen within weeks. Progress is routinely monitored to guide continued care.

Book Your BFRT Consultation

Rebuild strength and function with minimal load on joints—through expert‑supervised Blood Flow Restriction Training. Contact Alphonsa Physio Clinic, Kottayam, to schedule your personalized assessment.