Simple rehab Add-On boosts ACL recovery, study finds

This study tested whether adding blood flow restriction (BFR) training to standard rehab helps people recover better after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Thirty-six adults aged 18-35 who had ACL surgery with a hamstring tendon graft took part. They were split into two groups: one did standard rehab exercises, and the other did the same exercises plus BFR. Researchers measured muscle strength, knee awareness, movement, pain, and function before surgery and at 1.5 and 3 months after. The goal was to see if BFR leads to stronger muscles and better knee function.