Blood Flow Restriction Therapy in Schaumburg

Are you seeking to build and maintain strength during rehabilitation in Schaumburg? At FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers®, we offer evidence-based blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy to support your recovery journey.

This time-efficient training provides the knowledge you need to heal and enjoy an active life. Our experienced FYZICAL therapists will instruct you through each session and use individualized pressure.

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What Is BFR Physical Therapy?

BFR therapy places a specialized cuff high on the leg or arm to gently reduce blood flow while you exercise with light weights. Limiting blood flow out of the working muscle while allowing blood to flow in induces the body’s natural muscle-building response, all without the stress of heavy lifting.

At FYZICAL Chicago, sessions typically involve three sets of 15 to 30 reps per exercise. This versatile physical therapy technique works with squats, leg extensions, walking, cycling, bicep curls, and other standard PT programs.

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The BFR Therapy Replacement

FYZICAL Chicago is here to help. Our BFR therapy process entails:

  1. Placing the cuff on the arm or leg.
  2. Applying individualized pressure — a percentage of limb occlusion pressure (LOP). We’ll control the application for your safety.
  3. Performing a low-weight exercise, typically 20% to 30% of your maximum strength.
  4. Inflating the cuff for a maximum of 20 minutes and then fully deflating it for some minutes to allow reperfusion before moving to the next set. During this rest period, we check limb color, warmth, and sensation to ensure safe training.
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Who Can Benefit From Schaumburg Restrictive Blood Flow Training?

Engage in BFR training if you are:

  • Recovering from a surgery, injury, or muscle weakness
  • An athlete and active individual
  • 5 years and older

We recommend avoiding this therapy if you have:

  • A history of active clotting
  • Sickle cell disease
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • An active infection or wound at the cuff site
  • Active cancer or a history of cancer
  • Cardiovascular or peripheral vascular disease

What Does Blood Flow Restriction Physical Therapy in Schaumburg Offer?

Choose BFR physical therapy to accelerate recovery and support your overall rehabilitation. This training also provides other benefits:

  • Increased muscle strength with light loads: BFR training enables hypertrophy and muscle gains when heavy loads aren’t recommended.
  • Limited muscle loss: Preserve your hamstring/quad and arm size and strength during rehabilitation.
  • Minimized joint and tissue stress: Achieve the effects of strength training with minimal stress on tissues and joints.
  • Improved performance: Attain fast functional improvements such as walking speed, stair climbing, and other activities.
  • Modulated pain: BFR generates short-term hypoalgesia, empowering you to complete rehabilitation.
  • Enhanced endurance: Improve local muscular endurance and vascular and metabolic adaptations with minimal systemic strain.
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Why Choose FYZICAL Chicago for Blood Flow Restriction Training in Schaumburg?

FYZICAL Chicago leverages evidence-based, innovative techniques like BFR therapy to improve your quality of life. Our extensive experience and award-winning expertise provide peace of mind that we’ll deliver the care level you need.

We use a holistic, personalized approach that assesses your entire body to identify underlying injury causes and create unique plans of care. You’ll recover in a friendly, clean, aesthetically pleasing environment and receive industry-leading expertise.

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Request an Appointment for BFR Physical Therapy in Schaumburg

At FYZICAL Chicago, we spell our name different because we are different. We combine professional expertise with cutting-edge technology to help you conquer your pain, restore your motion, increase your strength, and regain your active lifestyle. Our sessions take place in a welcoming, safe environment that helps you master the tools to live a well-balanced life. 

Request an appointment today to get started with our BFR physical therapy in Schaumburg. We’re excited to meet and assist you.

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