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ACL injuries are significantly debilitating to any athlete. A proper ACL rehab protocol is vital for athletes to recover. The right rehab approach can substantially improve the clinical outcomes. Research shows that athletes rushing back before 9 months have a...
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Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training: A Comprehensive Overview IntroductionBlood flow restriction (BFR) training / Occlusion Training has rapidly become a buzzword in fitness, rehabilitation, and sports science. With its growing popularity among athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and rehabilitation professionals, BFR training...
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Why use The Occlusion Cuff®? Increase muscle mass, strength, and endurance at training loads of 20-30% of 1RM. No greater health risk than traditional exercise Prevents or slows atrophy during periods of immobilisation What is happening? When The Occlusion Cuffs®...
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As promised, I’ve got a new blog post ready for your reading. This one has been written to help answer one of the most common questions I get asked regarding the Occlusion Cuffs: are they safe?
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The idea for occlusion training originated in Japan during the 1960’s when a young man who was kneeling at a Buddhist temple felt his calves become numb. After much experimentation, figuring out how this happens and the best way to reproduce it in a controlled manner, ‘Kaatsu’ training began to be practiced in the 1970’s.
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