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Blood Flow Restriction

Blood flow restricted (BFR) rehabilitation is the brief and intermittent occlusion of venous (veins) blood flow using a tourniquet while exercising. Using this technique, you can exercise with significantly lighter weight while still creating a hypertrophy (growth) and strength response. Traditionally to get a hypertrophy and strength response in your muscles you would need to lift a heavy load.

The goal is to reduce just enough blood flow to create positive changes. However, the amount of pressure used varies between individuals. The size of your limb, the density of the soft tissue in your limb, blood pressure, placement of the tourniquet cuff and width of the tourniquet cuff all must be taken into account when determining your personalized pressure. Your healthcare provider will utilize a specialized tourniquet system with built-in monitor to account for these variables. Additionally, your healthcare provider will discuss potential contraindications to this treatment with you to determine if you are a candidate. Contact us today at Sioux Center, IA to see if Blood Flow Restriction therapy should be a part of your recovery.

What We Treat

  • Back Pain & Sciatica
  • Neck Pain
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Hip and Knee Pain
  • Elbow Wrist & Hand Pain
  • Foot and Ankle Pain
  • Balance & Gait Disorders
  • Arthritis
  • Chronic Pain
  • Pre-Surgical Rehab
  • Post-Surgical Rehab
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Sports Injuries
  • Work Injuries
  • Jaw Pain & TMJ Dysfunction
  • View More Conditions

We are a private practice physical therapy clinic located in downtown Sioux Center and Sheldon. We have 5 physical therapists with 45 years of combined experience. We also have 5 physical therapist assistants with over 32 years of combined experience. We are dedicated to serving your physical therapy and rehabilitation need and are committed to:

Iowa is a direct access state; therefore, most commercial insurance companies do not require a physician referral. For individuals insured by Medicare, a physician’s referral is required.

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