Blood flow restriction training may boost balance in healthy adults
NCT ID NCT07309068
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether doing exercises with blood flow restriction (using a cuff to partially block blood flow) can improve balance and body awareness. 74 healthy adults aged 18-35 were split into three groups: BFR, sham, and control. They did a single exercise session, and their balance and joint position sense were measured before and after. The goal is to see if BFR training has immediate benefits for balance and proprioception.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Blood flow restriction training using an occlusion cuff
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that BFR training improves balance and body awareness, offering a new tool for physiotherapy and sports training.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-session study in healthy people, so results may not apply to patients or long-term training. The effects may be minimal or not significant.
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Biruni University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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