BFR and Basketball

Using blood flow restriction training with basketball athletes

Why Use Blood Flow Restriction Training?

Muscle

Strength & muscle mass gains in less time using less load. �

Recovery

Reduces pain, DOMS, the loss of strength, & the Inflammatory response.

Tendon

Decreases pain, & increases structure of the tendon tissue.

Healing

Decreases scarring, & increases collagen, & protein synthesis.

Conditioning

Increases aerobic capacity, time to exhaustion, muscle strength, & size.

Rehab

Preserves muscle; reduces pain, swelling, & ROM. �

Watch the video for how to use BFR with your athletes

With evidence-based BFR principles, we provide practical recommendations that work in a basketball setting

About Me

Jordan Sabourin PhD, CSCS is currently the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Detroit Pistons and a blood flow restriction training researcher studying BFR’s impact on performance.