Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Technique on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Systematic Review
<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The effect of the blood flow restriction technique (BFR) on delayed onset muscular soreness (DOMS) symptoms remains unclear. Since there is no consensus in the literature, the aim of the present study is to systematically identify and appraise the availa...
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| author | Sandra Rodrigues Pedro Forte Eva Dewaele Luís Branquinho José E. Teixeira Ricardo Ferraz Tiago M. Barbosa António M. Monteiro |
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| description | <i>Background and Objectives</i>: The effect of the blood flow restriction technique (BFR) on delayed onset muscular soreness (DOMS) symptoms remains unclear. Since there is no consensus in the literature, the aim of the present study is to systematically identify and appraise the available evidence on the effects of the BFR technique on DOMS, in healthy subjects. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: Computerized literature search in the databases Pubmed, Google Scholar, EBSCO, Cochrane and PEDro to identify randomized controlled trials that assessed the effects of blood flow restriction on delayed onset muscular soreness symptoms. <i>Results</i>: Eight trials met the eligibility criteria and were included in this review, presenting the results of 118 participants, with a mean methodological rating of 6/10 on the PEDro scale. <i>Conclusions</i>: So far, there is not enough evidence to confirm or refute the influence of BFR on DOMS, and more studies with a good methodological basis are needed, in larger samples, to establish protocols and parameters of exercise and intervention. Data analysis suggests a tendency toward the proinflammatory effect of BFR during high restrictive pressures combined with eccentric exercises, while postconditioning BFR seems to have a protective effect on DOMS. Prospero ID record: 345457, title registration: “Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Technique on the Prevention of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Systematic Review”. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1b7d663bb6e94438ab20fedd2066b0002023-11-23T17:38:38ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X1648-91442022-08-01589115410.3390/medicina58091154Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Technique on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Systematic ReviewSandra Rodrigues0Pedro Forte1Eva Dewaele2Luís Branquinho3José E. Teixeira4Ricardo Ferraz5Tiago M. Barbosa6António M. Monteiro7FP-I3ID, FP-BHS, Escola Superior de Saúde Fernando Pessoa, Rua Delfim Maia, 334, 4200-253 Porto, PortugalDepartment of Sports, Higher Institute of Educational Sciences of the Douro, 4560-708 Penafiel, PortugalFP-I3ID, FP-BHS, Escola Superior de Saúde Fernando Pessoa, Rua Delfim Maia, 334, 4200-253 Porto, PortugalDepartment of Sports, Higher Institute of Educational Sciences of the Douro, 4560-708 Penafiel, PortugalDepartment of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, 5300-253 Bragança, PortugalResearch Center in Sports, Health and Human Development, 5001-801 Vila Real, PortugalDepartment of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, 5300-253 Bragança, PortugalDepartment of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The effect of the blood flow restriction technique (BFR) on delayed onset muscular soreness (DOMS) symptoms remains unclear. Since there is no consensus in the literature, the aim of the present study is to systematically identify and appraise the available evidence on the effects of the BFR technique on DOMS, in healthy subjects. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: Computerized literature search in the databases Pubmed, Google Scholar, EBSCO, Cochrane and PEDro to identify randomized controlled trials that assessed the effects of blood flow restriction on delayed onset muscular soreness symptoms. <i>Results</i>: Eight trials met the eligibility criteria and were included in this review, presenting the results of 118 participants, with a mean methodological rating of 6/10 on the PEDro scale. <i>Conclusions</i>: So far, there is not enough evidence to confirm or refute the influence of BFR on DOMS, and more studies with a good methodological basis are needed, in larger samples, to establish protocols and parameters of exercise and intervention. Data analysis suggests a tendency toward the proinflammatory effect of BFR during high restrictive pressures combined with eccentric exercises, while postconditioning BFR seems to have a protective effect on DOMS. Prospero ID record: 345457, title registration: “Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Technique on the Prevention of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Systematic Review”.https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/9/1154tissue flossingblood flow restrictiondelayed onset muscular sorenessDOMS |
| spellingShingle | Sandra Rodrigues Pedro Forte Eva Dewaele Luís Branquinho José E. Teixeira Ricardo Ferraz Tiago M. Barbosa António M. Monteiro Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Technique on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Systematic Review Medicina tissue flossing blood flow restriction delayed onset muscular soreness DOMS |
| title | Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Technique on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Systematic Review |
| title_full | Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Technique on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Systematic Review |
| title_fullStr | Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Technique on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Systematic Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Technique on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Systematic Review |
| title_short | Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Technique on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Systematic Review |
| title_sort | effect of blood flow restriction technique on delayed onset muscle soreness a systematic review |
| topic | tissue flossing blood flow restriction delayed onset muscular soreness DOMS |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/9/1154 |
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