What is Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR)?
It is an evidence-based form of training that promotes improvements in strength and endurance at a lower intensity level of exercise by limiting the amount of blood flow supplied to the muscle being targeted.
Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR) has been proven to increase strength and muscle size, decrease rehabilitation time, improve cardiovascular endurance, and increase the rate of recovery after strenuous exercise or athletic events.
What Should I Expect?
A cuff is fastened around the top of your arm or leg and pumped up until maximal occlusion of blood flow is measured.
The SmartCuffs Pro device will automatically adjust its pressure so that only a certain percentage of blood flow is restricted to the muscles while you exercise. Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR) is not painful, but your muscles will fatigue more quickly.
Is it Safe?
Extensive research has been conducted regarding safety of Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR). It is not advised if you have cancer, unmanaged hypertension, lymphedema, active infection, impaired circulation, history of DVT, and other cardiac conditions.
Is BFR Right for Me?
Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR) is safe and effective for a wide range of populations and conditions including:
Pre/Post-Operation
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Muscle Strains or Weakness
Poor Muscular Endurance
Joint Pain
Elderly individuals
Athlete Return-to-Sport Treatment
Inclusions
Expert consultation to determine the suitability of BFR for your needs.
Use of the state-of-the-art SmartCuffs Pro device for precise blood flow restriction.
Follow-up sessions to track progress and adjust training strategies as necessary.
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As someone whose been often injured and seen over 15 PTs, I have no hesitation when saying that Dr. Dylann is in a class of his own. I’ve seen him for knee problems, elbow problems and back problems. He doesn’t just help you get better, or “fix” you, he makes sure that you know how to avoid ever being in that situation again. Whether it’s a stretching routine he’s customized for you, or a list of things you should avoid. He always goes that extra mile to make sure you know how to take care of yourself, which is something that really stands out to me.
Dr. Dylann is an incredible person who does his work with passion and empathy. I always leave feeling much better than when I walked in.He is very knowledgeable and has a way of explaining what’s going on with the body in words I can easily understand.I went to him after I began having severe pains in my lower back. With his help, I’m happy to say that I am now completely pain free! I still go to him regularly for my flexibility and posture (welcome to your 40s).
Dr Dylann worked wonders for me. I’ve had issues with my upper back for a while since I always work on my feet. He was able to fix my pain after a thorough and extremely helpful session. Then moving forward He worked with me to identify weaknesses in my back and fix my posture so the pain wouldn’t come back. Great people person and great at his job. Would recommend to anyone.
As someone whose been often injured and seen over 15 PTs, I have no hesitation when saying that Dr. Dylann is in a class of his own. I’ve seen him for knee problems, elbow problems and back problems. He doesn’t just help you get better, or “fix” you, he makes sure that you know how to avoid ever being in that situation again. Whether it’s a stretching routine he’s customized for you, or a list of things you should avoid. He always goes that extra mile to make sure you know how to take care of yourself, which is something that really stands out to me.
This is BY FAR the best physical therapy practice I have ever been to. Dr. Dylann is experienced, skilled and approaches treatment and therapy with a scientific mindset and strategy. You know you're working with a doctor who is constantly assessing working to fix your muscle and skeletal imbalances. The full 1 hour sessions are unique and give us enough time to do a TON of amazing hands on treatment as well as exercises that are tailor made for each client. I highly recommend coming here for your physical therapy & wellness needs.
Working with Dr. Dylann has been such a pleasure, and has drastically increased my quality of life. His attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to treat and relieve my pain was extremely welcoming. As a photographer I am required to carry heavy equipment over neck/shoulders and it was becoming very uncomfortable to do simple tasks at work as well as discomfort doing my personal work. Dr Dylann really helped me by identifying and treating my painful areas, explaining where the source of pain comes from, and showing me methods for preventative care.
Dr. Dylann really helped me regain my mobility after I got into a bad bike accident. Dr. Dylann was very patient with me and explained the steps that we were going to take to get me back to where I used to be. He even took the time to explain the medicine behind what was going on which I really appreciated. It made me feel safe knowing that I was in the hands of somebody so knowledgeable in his field. I would highly recommend Dr. Dylann and Impact Physical Therapy!!
Dylann was incredibly helpful and gentle to say the least. You see, during this pandemic I’ve found myself playing a lot of video games. At first, everything was fine until two months in my shoulder and hand started hurting. Turns out I had a pinched nerve and it wasn’t a situation where you could unpinch it. The doctor recommended surgery but I’m nervous around needles so I thought I’d try something else. My in-laws recommended Dylann and we’ve been working on exercising and rehabbing my shoulder. The difference a few sessions makes is remarkable. Now I can play video games for longer periods of time.
Dylann is a miracle worker!! I was dreading PT and pushed it off as long as I could until my back pain became unbearable. Not only was he so personable and attentive, but he was able to diagnose what was causing my pain and immediately put a plan in place to begin my therapy. After just two appointments I was already able to function more normally and was in significantly less pain. Within a month (four visits) I was no longer feeling any pain. He also gave me a list of exercises I could do on my own to ensure that I keep the pain at bay.
Dylann is like a wizard. A super attentive wizard who can make pain go away and stay away. Not only does he treat the pain, he educates you on why you are experiencing the discomfort and what you can do in your daily routine to make sure the discomfort doesn’t come back.He’s willing to work extra early or late to help a client and he goes out of his way to teach you exercises and movements to do on your own time. He’s the best PT I know.
I just had a physical therapy session with Dylann. He was amazing!! He educates you on what’s going on with your body before he dives into his work. And once he’s doing the therapy on your body, he’s gentle and makes sure you’re okay with the movements, but he doesn’t hesitate to make sure he’s really making fixes to your body. 1000% recommend.
