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Blood Flow Restriction Training for Post-Concussion Recovery in Athletes: A Randomized Trial

Author(s) Dr. Shivam Grover, Dr. Naina Aggarwal, Dr. Megha Sharma, Dr. Nidhi Gautam
Country India
Abstract Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) remains a major hurdle in athlete rehabilitation, often delaying return-to-play and increasing the risk of long-term complications. Blood flow restriction (BFR) training—a technique that applies controlled external pressure during low-load exercise—has gained attention for promoting muscle strength, hypertrophy, and cardiovascular benefits while minimizing stress on the body. This randomized controlled trial explored the effectiveness of BFR training as an adjunct to standard rehabilitation in collegiate athletes with PCS. Forty athletes who continued to experience symptoms beyond 10 days post-concussion were randomly assigned to either a BFR training group (low-load cycling with BFR) or a control group (low-load cycling without BFR) for six weeks. Primary outcomes included symptom burden (SCAT5 checklist), neurocognitive performance (ImPACT), and functional exercise tolerance (Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test). Secondary measures assessed muscle strength, cardiovascular fitness, and readiness to return to play. Results showed that athletes in the BFR group reported a greater reduction in PCS symptoms, demonstrated improved cognitive performance, and achieved higher exercise tolerance compared to the control group. Additionally, the BFR group displayed gains in lower-limb strength and cardiovascular fitness, supporting a more confident and earlier return to sport. These findings highlight BFR training as a safe and promising adjunct to conventional rehabilitation, offering athletes an accelerated path to recovery while addressing both physical and cognitive demands of concussion.
Keywords Athletes, Concussion, occlusion, rehabilitation, sports
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On 2025-09-11
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.55636
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