Does blood flow restriction work for elderly patients? A 2019 systematic review examined 11 studies and found a surprising answer.
We went on a Research Quest to uncover the truth.
Let’s dive in.
Reference:
Centner C, Wiegel P, Gollhofer A, König D. Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Muscular Strength and Hypertrophy in Older Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Med. 2019 Jan;49(1):95-108. doi: 10.1007/s40279-018-0994-1. Erratum in: Sports Med. 2018 Nov 9;: PMID: 30306467; PMCID: PMC6349784.
