Comparison of Two Cuff Inflation Protocols to Measure Arterial Occlusion Pressure in Males and Females
We measured the arterial occlusion pressure (AOP) in the dominant (DOM) and non-dominant (NDOM) legs of males (<i>n</i> = 20) and females (<i>n</i> = 20), 19–26 years of age, using a continuous (CONT) and incremental (INCR) cuff inflation protocol. ANOVA revealed no significa...
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| author | Pat R. Vehrs Chase Blazzard Hannah C. Hart Nicole Kasper Ryan Lacey Daniela Lopez Shay Richards Dennis L. Eggett |
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| description | We measured the arterial occlusion pressure (AOP) in the dominant (DOM) and non-dominant (NDOM) legs of males (<i>n</i> = 20) and females (<i>n</i> = 20), 19–26 years of age, using a continuous (CONT) and incremental (INCR) cuff inflation protocol. ANOVA revealed no significant differences in AOP within (<1 mmHg; <i>p ></i> 0.493) or between (<6 mmHg; <i>p</i> > 0.418) the DOM and NDOM legs in males or females with either CONT or INCR. There were no significant sex differences in AOP in the DOM or NDOM legs when using CONT (<3 mmHg; <i>p</i> > 0.838) or INCR (<3 mmHg; <i>p</i> > 0.856). Measures of AOP are highly reliable, as evidenced by correlation coefficients >0.96 and small mean differences (<1.5 mmHg) between repeated measures. The choice of which cuff inflation protocol to use is one of personal preference. The AOP is not always greater in the dominant or larger leg. Although mean differences in AOP between the two legs was small, actual differences of over 100 mmHg could lead to unsafe and ineffective cuff inflation pressures during BFR if AOP is measured in only one leg. Further investigation of factors that explain difference in AOP between legs and between males and females is warranted. To ensure safe and effective use of BFR during exercise, AOP of both limbs should be measured regularly. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1c01b90694734b3393e25a2a575802152023-11-16T16:05:25ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-01-01133143810.3390/app13031438Comparison of Two Cuff Inflation Protocols to Measure Arterial Occlusion Pressure in Males and FemalesPat R. Vehrs0Chase Blazzard1Hannah C. Hart2Nicole Kasper3Ryan Lacey4Daniela Lopez5Shay Richards6Dennis L. Eggett7Department of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USADepartment of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USADepartment of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USADepartment of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USADepartment of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USADepartment of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USADepartment of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USADepartment of Statistics, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USAWe measured the arterial occlusion pressure (AOP) in the dominant (DOM) and non-dominant (NDOM) legs of males (<i>n</i> = 20) and females (<i>n</i> = 20), 19–26 years of age, using a continuous (CONT) and incremental (INCR) cuff inflation protocol. ANOVA revealed no significant differences in AOP within (<1 mmHg; <i>p ></i> 0.493) or between (<6 mmHg; <i>p</i> > 0.418) the DOM and NDOM legs in males or females with either CONT or INCR. There were no significant sex differences in AOP in the DOM or NDOM legs when using CONT (<3 mmHg; <i>p</i> > 0.838) or INCR (<3 mmHg; <i>p</i> > 0.856). Measures of AOP are highly reliable, as evidenced by correlation coefficients >0.96 and small mean differences (<1.5 mmHg) between repeated measures. The choice of which cuff inflation protocol to use is one of personal preference. The AOP is not always greater in the dominant or larger leg. Although mean differences in AOP between the two legs was small, actual differences of over 100 mmHg could lead to unsafe and ineffective cuff inflation pressures during BFR if AOP is measured in only one leg. Further investigation of factors that explain difference in AOP between legs and between males and females is warranted. To ensure safe and effective use of BFR during exercise, AOP of both limbs should be measured regularly.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/3/1438blood flow restrictionblood flow restriction exerciseresistance training |
| spellingShingle | Pat R. Vehrs Chase Blazzard Hannah C. Hart Nicole Kasper Ryan Lacey Daniela Lopez Shay Richards Dennis L. Eggett Comparison of Two Cuff Inflation Protocols to Measure Arterial Occlusion Pressure in Males and Females Applied Sciences blood flow restriction blood flow restriction exercise resistance training |
| title | Comparison of Two Cuff Inflation Protocols to Measure Arterial Occlusion Pressure in Males and Females |
| title_full | Comparison of Two Cuff Inflation Protocols to Measure Arterial Occlusion Pressure in Males and Females |
| title_fullStr | Comparison of Two Cuff Inflation Protocols to Measure Arterial Occlusion Pressure in Males and Females |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparison of Two Cuff Inflation Protocols to Measure Arterial Occlusion Pressure in Males and Females |
| title_short | Comparison of Two Cuff Inflation Protocols to Measure Arterial Occlusion Pressure in Males and Females |
| title_sort | comparison of two cuff inflation protocols to measure arterial occlusion pressure in males and females |
| topic | blood flow restriction blood flow restriction exercise resistance training |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/3/1438 |
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