Clinical-randomized Study of the Influence of Rehabilitation Therapy Using Strength and Blood Flow Restriction Training on Muscular Fitness and Regeneration After Elective Total Knee Arthroplasty

Clinical-randomized Study of the Influence of Rehabilitation Therapy Using Strength and Blood Flow Restriction Training on Muscular Fitness and Regeneration After Elective Total Knee Arthroplasty

The present study investigates the effects of blood flow restriction training on muscular recovery during out-patient rehabilitation after elective total knee arthroplasty

The present study evaluated the impact of blood flow restriction training in the context of three-week outpatient rehabilitation following TKA, in accordance with the guidelines of the German Pension Insurance System. The in-rehabilitation and post-rehabilitation muscle status, strength, knee functionality, impairments in daily life and subjective pain perception were measured.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Physical Fitness for Rehabilitation
• Primary TKA surgery
• BMI < 35

Exclusion Criteria:

• Sickle Cell Anemia
• Vascular Intervention on the lower extremities
• Open Wounds