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Blood Flow Restriction Training in Athletes: Endothelial Phenotype, Thromboembolism Risk, and Tailored Safety Protocols.
Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis - 1 Oct 2026
da Cunha Nascimento Dahan, Vilaça E Silva Karla Helena Coelho
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Abstract: Low-load blood flow restriction (LLBFR) training has gained traction as a rehabilitation and performance tool, offering muscle strength and hypertrophy adaptations comparable to high-load resistance training while minimizing joint and tissue stress. However, its application in athletes at risk for venous thromboembolism, post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), inherited thrombophilia, and special populations...
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- Humans
- Athletes
- Thromboembolism
- Female
- Phenotype
- Risk Factors
