Effectiveness of Blood Flow Restricting Exercises and Isokinetic Exercises in Female Football Players

Comparison of Blood Flow Restrictive Exercises and Isokinetic Exercises in Female Football Players: Randomized Controlled Study

Our aim in the study is; Comparison of blood flow restrictive exercises and isokinetic exercises in female football players. 30 female football players between the ages of 18-30 who came to DOIT Health & Sports clinic to receive rehabilitation will be included in the study. Participants will be randomized into 2 groups. Resistant exercise with blood flow restrictive exercise (BFR-RE) will be applied to one group, and resistant exercise with isokinetic device (ID-RE) will be applied to the other group. An 8-week exercise protocol will be created for both groups and exercise training will be given twice a week. Demographic data form, Kineo Intelligent Load Isokinetic Device to measure muscle strength, tape measure to measure circumference, universal goniometer for joint range of motion, Illinois Agility Test for agility and quality of life; World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale-Short Form Turkish Version will be administered before exercise, at the 4th week and at the 8th week. The effectiveness of the applications for female football players and their advantages over each other will be examined. The 4-week and 8-week effects of 2 types of exercise will be examined.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being between the ages of 18-30
• Becoming a female football player
• Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Deep vein thrombosis
• Pregnancy
• Hypertension
• Anti-inflammatory use
• Unexplained chest pain
• Congenital heart disease
• Participants with a history of contraindications to exercise
• There is another study conducted at the same time as the study.