Blood Flow Restriction Training

Strength training is a complex task calling for a comprehensive knowledge of the physiological basis of muscle contraction as well as the principles of strength training and the different methods used. This book overviews the physiology of muscular hypertrophy, preassessment while planning a rehabilitation regime, practical applications of blood flow restriction training (BFRT) in various clinical scenarios and their evidence, and future scope of BFRT in the health and fitness industry. The book discusses physiology of muscles and introduces BFRT along with its historical perspective as well as training methods and applications in various populations. It presents treatment protocols that allow additional benefits to hasten rehabilitation and early functional independence. It particularly focuses on the application of BFRT as an innovative strengthening method, the basic characteristics and application advice, and the beneficial combinations with other interventions. It distinctively describes a large number of practical applications from the perspective of different clinicians and researchers, offering a direct inside view of the procedure for the utilization of BFRT. The book is helpful for health and fitness experts dealing with strengthening methods; advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level students in physiotherapy, physical education, and fitness courses; researchers in physiotherapy and rehabilitation; and general readers, especially those with an interest in strength training.

Manu Goyal is a physiotherapist and osteopath who is currently the principal and a professor at the Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (MMIPR), Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana, India. He has teaching and clinical experience of nearly 15 years and has published more than 60 research papers in various international and national peer-reviewed journals. He has won various accolades for his work in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. He owns several intellectual property rights (IPRs), including nearly 35 copyrights (for literary works) and 4 patents (in the field of biomedical engineering), registered and published under Government of India. Dr Goyal’s research is focused on evidence-based practice for better management of patients and advancement of students.

Aakansha Saraf is a physiotherapist who graduated with a gold medal from Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University). She has published numerous research papers in reputed international and national indexed journals. She owns several IPRs, including nearly 10 copyrights (for literary works), registered and published under Government of India.

Kanu Goyal is a physiotherapist and osteopath who is currently working as an assistant professor at MMIPR. She has professional experience of nearly 12 years and has published nearly 30 research papers in various international and national peer-reviewed journals. She owns several IPRs, including nearly 20 copyrights (for literary works) and 4 patents (in the field of biomedical engineering), registered and published under Government of India.