Description
Michael Lau – Blood Flow Restriction Training to Maximize Rehab Outcomes for All Patients
- Faculty:
- Michael Lau
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 56 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Jul 30, 2020
Description
BFR is the new game-changer in rehab and it can be programmed for all types of patients…whether it’s young post-op patients, geriatric patients, bedridden patients, or athletes trying to return to play. This can’t-miss session will provide a guide for how to utilize and program BFR depending on your patient’s goals.
Handouts
| Manual – Blood Flow Restriction Training to Maximize Rehab Outcomes for All Patients (12.5 MB) | 69 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Outline
From Bed Ridden to Return to Play: Differentiate the various forms of BFR
- IPC
- Cellular swelling
- Aerobic BFR
- Isolated BFR
- Compound BFR
- Protocols and Programming of BFR
Different uses of BFRT from young postoperative patients to geriatric patients with OA.
- Case examples
- Match BFR application based on goal and patient
- Compare BFR use for TKA, ALCr, tibial exocytosis, Achilles non-op, RTC
Programming based on goals: Manipulating the BFR variables
- Onboarding: education is the key
- Adjusting BFR and exercise parameters
- BFR RT and aerobic guidelines
- BFR programming guidelines
Faculty
Michael Lau, PT, DPT, CSCS Related seminars and products: 3
Michael Lau, PT, DPT, CSCS, is one of the co-founders of The Prehab Guys, a healthcare educational platform that teaches people how to take control of their own health through online physical therapy. With a strong background in strength and conditioning, Michael likes to blend the realms of strength training and rehabilitation to provide prehab, or preventative rehabilitation, to his patients. He has a vast professional background with extensive experience and specialized training in the fields of blood flow restriction training, movement science, pain science, biomechanics, injury and surgery rehabilitation, and athletic performance.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Michael J. Lau is a co-founder of The Prehab Guys. He is a clinical instructor with Smart Tools. Dr. Lau has an employment relationship with Evolution Physical Therapy and Fitness. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Michael J. Lau is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association Private Practice Orthopedic and Sports Sections, the California Physical Therapy Association, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
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