Investigation of the Individual Fatigue Response During Blood Flow Restriction Training

Investigation of the Individual Fatigue Response During Blood Flow Restriction Training on a Cycle Ergometer Following Orthopedic Surgical Interventions

The aim of the present pilot study is to investigate the feasibility of an exercise pressure response approach for assessing physiological strain during BFR training in a clinically supervised setting. Patients undergoing rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) will be included. The results are intended to contribute to an improved evaluation of load management during BFR training.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Elective TKA caused by osteoarthritis of the knee
• Ability to perform cycling exercise
• Participant of the Rehab center

Exclusion Criteria:

• Open Wounds
• Iatrogenic Vessel Changes (e.g. Bypasses, Stenting)
• Sickle Cell Anemia