Blood Flow Restricted Exercise in Rehabilitation

Event Date: 28 May 2025

Event brief description – The School of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy at Galgotias University, organized an online guest lecture on “Blood Flow Restricted (BFR) Exercise in Rehabilitation” on 28th May 2025 at 12:30 PM. The session reflected the department’s commitment to introducing students to advanced practices in physiotherapy.

The lecture was delivered by Dr. Tina Tomc Zargi, who began by explaining the fundamentals of BFR exercise, its physiological mechanisms, and clinical relevance. BFR involves applying a cuff or band to restrict venous return during low-load resistance training, enabling muscle hypertrophy and strength gains similar to high-load training. This makes it particularly effective in early rehabilitation when patients cannot perform high-intensity exercises.

Key highlights included scientific evidence supporting BFR, safety protocols, contraindications, clinical strategies, and international case studies. Dr. Zargi also shared her own research, emphasizing the application of BFR in orthopedic, neurological, and geriatric rehabilitation.

The interactive Q&A segment allowed students to address implementation challenges, equipment use, and long-term effects. The lecture broadened participants’ perspectives on innovative rehabilitation strategies and underlined the role of global collaboration in advancing physiotherapy education.

In conclusion, the session provided valuable knowledge, reinforced evidence-based practice, and prepared students to integrate modern approaches like BFR into clinical care.

Event Detailed Description

The School of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy at Galgotias University, successfully organized an insightful online guest lecture on “Blood Flow Restricted Exercise in Rehabilitation” on 28th May 2025, starting at 12:30 PM . This intellectually stimulating session was part of the department's ongoing commitment to enhancing student exposure to cutting-edge practices in the field of physiotherapy.

The guest speaker for the lecture was Dr. Tina Tomc Zargi, a renowned researcher and assistant professor from the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy, Slovenia. With a distinguished academic and research background, Dr. Zargi shared her expertise on the role of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training—a novel and increasingly popular technique used to enhance rehabilitation outcomes, especially in musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries.

Session Highlights:

Dr. Zargi began the session by introducing the fundamentals of Blood Flow Restricted Exercise, explaining its physiological mechanisms and the science behind its application. BFR involves the application of a cuff or band to restrict venous return from a limb during low-load resistance training, thereby promoting muscle hypertrophy and strength gains comparable to high-load training—making it particularly beneficial in early rehabilitation stages when patients are unable to perform high-intensity exercises.

The lecture covered:

• Scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of BFR in clinical settings
• Safety protocols and contraindications for different patient populations
• Clinical application strategies for physiotherapists
• Real-world case studies from Slovenia and other international practices
• The potential integration of BFR into rehabilitation protocols for orthopedic, neurological, and geriatric populations

Students and faculty in attendance gained deep insights into how BFR can accelerate recovery, reduce muscle atrophy during immobilization, and enhance overall rehabilitation efficiency. Dr. Zargi also shared her personal research findings, offering a unique perspective on the use of BFR in academic and clinical settings.

Interactive Engagement:

Following the lecture, an interactive Q&A session was held, where students posed relevant questions related to implementation challenges, equipment recommendations, and long-term effects of BFR training. Dr. Zargi responded enthusiastically, offering evidence-based suggestions and encouraging students to pursue further research in this promising area of physiotherapy.

Department Name –Department Of Physiotherapy

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