Abstract:Blood flow restriction is a form of training that partially restricts blood flow to the exercising muscles. This mechanism is achieved by placing a tourniquet on the proximal areas of the upper or lower limbs. Given the great popularity that this type of training has had in various parts of the world and in multiple disciplines, the aim of this text is to elucidate the physiological effects, molecular mechanisms, mode of use, clinical applications, contraindications and precautions of blood flow restriction tr… Show more
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