Blood Flow Restriction Training
A fast-growing therapy that accelerates rehabilitation and recovery — building strength with significantly less load on joints and muscles.
Blood Flow Restriction is a fast-growing therapy to accelerate rehabilitation and recovery. A cuff calibrated by technology safely applies pressure to the arm or leg, reducing the ability of blood to be pumped back from that limb. This increases muscle oxygen demand, causing the muscle to work harder to produce contraction. BFR stresses the muscle at weights where it normally would not be stimulated — so most people can increase muscle strength using much less weight than usual, or no weight at all.
Training with BFR allows maximal strength gain while minimising stress on the muscles and joints — ideal for patients recovering from surgery or injury. You can achieve the benefits of an intense heavy lifting session while only performing low to moderate-intensity training.
Who Should Use BFR?
BFR is beneficial for both injured and healthy individuals. It helps rebuild muscle mass during injury recovery, supports older adults in maintaining muscle, and is safe after joint replacement, post-ACL surgery, neurological conditions, and many others. Healthy individuals looking to improve strength, hypertrophy, and endurance can benefit too.
How Often?
BFR sessions are best performed 2–3 times per week, providing consistent stimulus for muscle mass and strength gains. However, frequency can vary based on your condition and goals — your clinician will discuss the right schedule during treatment.
REVIVER Advanced BFR Cuff
At Reviver we use a fully wireless, automated BFR cuff from VALD Performance Australia — which automatically inflates, detects, and calibrates the cuff pressure. This maximises both the safety and efficacy of every BFR session.
VALD Performance Australia
