What can I expect?
Your health care professional will set up a training program with exercises and parameters specific to your needs. Training sessions range from 10-20 minutes depending on your tolerance and activity level. When utilizing BFR, you will most likely feel some discomfort from the tourniquet. You will also feel your muscles working extremely hard. Your health care professional will be monitoring and advising you throughout this exercise.

Who can use it?
Blood flow restriction training can be helpful for individuals recovering from an injury or surgery (often to the lower extremities) who are unable to lift heavier weights or exercise at a higher intensity. It’s also beneficial for healthy individuals seeking additional strength gains.

Blood flow restriction training is not for everyone. People with heart, circulation, clotting, cancer, and those who are pregnant should not use BFR. There are many precautions that your health care professional will discuss with you, including any risks and side effects.

Scheduling

To make an appointment or to find out if blood flow restriction training is right for you, please contact us at  612-672-6697 and choose option #2. Referrals are not needed to make an appointment.

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SPECIAL SPORTS AND MOVEMENT SPECIFIC REHABILITATION

Sports-specific rehabilitation services offer athletes advanced rehabilitation options. Some of our many programs include: 

Running Program — injury prevention and treatment for runners.

Throwers’ Program — injury prevention and treatment for athletes in sports that emphasize overhead motion, including baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, and swimming.

Cycle-Fit Program — injury prevention and treatment for road and off-road cyclists.

Back and Neck Physical Therapy — treatment for people with low back and neck concerns.

Golf Program — injury prevention and treatment for golfers.

Adult and Pediatric Pelvic Health Programs — unique care for all ages and genders with pelvic health concerns. 

Dance Program — injury prevention and treatment for dancers and other performing artists.

Next Step Program — advanced rehabilitation for return to high-intensity sport.