The Impact of BFR in Biceps Tendon Rehabilitation

BFR Radio

In this episode of BFR Radio, it is a solid discussion on the use of BFR for tendon injuries.

After the previous episode reviewing an excellent article on the many ways to incorporate BFR into an ACL post-surgery rehab program, this episode’s topic centres around the use of BFR in the rehabilitation of a distal biceps brachii tendon rupture, showcasing a weightlifter's case study.

Before we get into the podcast, I’ll also give you an update with an athlete that I coach on a recent hamstring (tendon) injury that he unfortunately sustained. Although this injury hasn’t been great, the rehab process has been fascinating and I give an update of some of the progress we’ve made in a quick time period.

Back to the main focus of the podcast, this episode is a case study of a weightlifter who used BFR to assist in an accelerated rehab program post-surgery. The discussion on the use of BFR for Key topics include the anatomy of the bicep, the typical causes and an overview of the 15-week accelerated BFR rehab program. As always, I try to provide addition insight and offer a few additional ways to incorporate BFR to enhance this rehab process.

If you’re interested in me putting together an episode around Cedric’s hamstring rehab or even a live Q&A let me know.

00:00 Introduction and Previous Episode Recap

00:57 Cedric Dubler's Olympic Journey and Hamstring Injury

03:44 Today's Topic: BFR and Bicep Ruptures

04:36 Understanding Distal Biceps Brachii Tendon Ruptures

07:03 Post-Surgery Rehabilitation and BFR Training

07:35 Case Study: Rehabilitation Program

15:05 Mechanisms and Benefits of BFR Training

17:44 Additional Rehabilitation Strategies

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