Ep. 43-Blood Flow Restriction

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Healthy Habits for Active Aging

Dr. Michael Gorman and Dr. Lauren Bennett

46 episodes

6 days ago

Physical Therapists Dr. Michael Gorman and Dr. Lauren Bennett will focus on discussing a variety of health and fitness related topics to improve the quality of life for adults age 50+!

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Physical Therapists Dr. Michael Gorman and Dr. Lauren Bennett will focus on discussing a variety of health and fitness related topics to improve the quality of life for adults age 50+!

Health & Fitness

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Ep. 43-Blood Flow Restriction

Healthy Habits for Active Aging

20 minutes 13 seconds

2 years ago

Ep. 43-Blood Flow Restriction

Is it possible to gain muscle mass while lifting less heavy weights? In this episode, join Dr. Bennett and special guest physical therapist, Dr. Cardona, discuss the purpose and benefits of blood flow restriction therapy (BFR).

BFR is a safe and effective treatment for gaining muscle mass and strength. It is a technique that combines low intensity exercise with blood flow occlusion that produces similar results to high intensity training. Dr. Cardona explains who would benefit from BFR as well as contraindications.

Find out if you could benefit!

Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x1GpU6X25Ac