Perceptual responses to the application of blood flow restriction in different exercise programmes. A systematic review.

  • Laura de la Torre-Seoane Physiotherapy Faculty, University of Vigo. Vigo, Spain.
  • Yoana González González Physiotherapy Faculty, University of Vigo. Vigo, Spain.
  • Alejandra Alonso Calvete 1- Physiotherapy Faculty, University of Vigo, Vigo, Spain. 2- Faculty of Education and Sports Sciences, University of Vigo, Vigo, Spain.
  • Lorenzo A. Justo-Cousiño Physiotherapy Faculty, University of Vigo. Vigo, Spain.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33155/j.ramd.2022.07.002
Keywords: restricción del flujo sanguíneo, dolor, fatiga, esfuerzo percibido, entrenamiento oclusivo occlusive training, blood flow restriction, pain, fatigue, perceived exertion treino oclusivo, restrição do fluxo sanguíneo, dor, fatiga, esforço percebido

Abstract

Introduction: Restriction of blood flow (RFS) is an adjunct to traditional training with effects on strength and hypertrophy. Its effects are still unclear, so the aim of this paper is to review the perceptual effects of RFS during different exercise programmes.

Methods: We searched PubMed, Medline, Cinahl, Cochrane, Web of Science, Dialnet and PEDro. Clinical trials were included in which RFS was used in an exercise programme and perceptual variables (pain, fatigue, discomfort, perceived exertion) were studied. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the PEDro scale.

Results: 24 trials using RFS on lower limb during resisted, aerobic-anaerobic, upper limb, concentric or eccentric exercise programmes were selected. 

Conclusions: RFS may have perceptual effects on different exercise programmes, although these are highly determined by the physiological stress of the programme.

Published
2022-07-28
Issue
Vol. 15 No. 3 (2022): September 2022
Section
Revisiones
Page/s
114-126
DOI
https://doi.org/10.33155/j.ramd.2022.07.002