Does BFR Training Increase Risk of Clots?

Описание: Presentation by: Dr Mike DeBord, THE BFR GURU!

Does BFR Training increase risk of clots?
If blood in deep veins is brought to a standstill for a prolonged period, the blood can begin to form clots. Thus it is important to use BFR Bands that do not stop blood flow.

Blood Flow should increase during BFR:
At rest you have a certain amount of blood flow through your extremities, which can average 5 liters/min
During vigorous exercise this blood flow can increase to 20 liters/min or more
During exercise with BFR, the flow rate is higher than at rest, but lower than compared to non BFR vigorous exercise
SUMMARY: When done correctly, you have more blood flow during BFR exercise than you do at rest, thus it does not increase clot risk, when done correctly (Choose the right BFR Bands).

Stay away from Most BFR Bands and Occlusions Straps or Belts!
There are a lot of BFR companies trying to penetrate the BFR market. The majority of them have never tested their BFR device for safety to show that they do not stop blood flow. STAY AWAY FROM THESE DEVICES

B3 Bands Patented Multi-Chamber Design:
The B3 Bands from B3 Sciences are designed so that when the instructions & safety rules are followed, they cannot stop blood flow. B3 Bands are the only BFR device available today with this multiple air chamber design that is proven safe for blood flow.

B3 Bands Safety Studies:
B3 Sciences is one of the few companies that have conducted safety studies on their BFR Bands. Studies at the University of Texas showed that under normal exercise, B3 Bands did not stop blood flow, and did not increase arterial blood pressure, and did not increase oxygen demand on the heart.

Talk to your Doctor
If you are pre-disposed to clots, have a history of clots, or are concerned about clots, talk to your doctor before beginning BFR. There are several links below that you can share with your Doctor
Some individuals are genetically predisposed to clotting.

Show your Doctor this Peer Review of BFR which includes risk:
“increased strength and hypertrophy in young and older populations”
“BFR-RE results in greater post-exercise hypotension than HL-RE”
“the totality of the literature reveals minimal adverse events pertaining to VTE and clinically reported events have not been reported”
“Resistance training has demonstrated the ability to up-regulate the fibrinolytic pathway and has been demonstrated after just one exercise session and in healthy young participants and aged patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). It would appear that BFR-RE stimulates the fibrinolytic system”
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/...

Recent Surgery
Sometimes, after particular types of surgery (e.g. various orthopedic procedures on the lower extremities), one may have formed clots in the veins while anesthetized. These clots may go unrecognized and cause a pulmonary embolus in the days following the surgery. Thus, we recommend waiting a week after surgery to resume or start B3 Bands Training.

For information on BFR Safety from B3 Sciences, visit: https://b3sciences.com/multichamber/
For more information visit: https://b3sciences.com/faq/

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