1st Edition

Blood Flow Restriction Training

Edited By Manu Goyal, Aakansha Saraf, Kanu Goyal Copyright 2024
132 Pages 25 Color & 11 B/W Illustrations
by Jenny Stanford Publishing

132 Pages 25 Color & 11 B/W Illustrations
by Jenny Stanford Publishing

Strength training is a complex task calling for a comprehensive knowledge of the physiological basis of muscle contraction as well as the principles of strength training and the different methods used. This book overviews the physiology of muscular hypertrophy, preassessment while planning a rehabilitation regime, practical applications of blood flow restriction training (BFRT) in various... Read more

1. Normal Physiology of Skeletal Muscle and Physiology of Hypertrophy

2. Historical Perspective and Introduction to Blood Flow Restriction Training

3. Instrumentation and Training Methods Used in BFRT

4. Indications Contraindications and Side Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training

5. Application of Blood Flow Restriction Training in a Healthy Population

6. Practical Applications of Blood Flow Restriction Training

7. Current Evidence and Future Trends of BFRT Application

Biography

Manu Goyal is a physiotherapist and osteopath who is currently the principal and a professor at the Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (MMIPR), Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana, India. He has teaching and clinical experience of nearly 15 years and has published more than 60 research papers in various international and national peer-reviewed journals. He has won various accolades for his work in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. He owns several intellectual property rights (IPRs), including nearly 35 copyrights (for literary works) and 4 patents (in the field of biomedical engineering), registered and published under Government of India. Dr Goyal’s research is focused on evidence-based practice for better management of patients and advancement of students.

Aakansha Saraf is a physiotherapist who graduated with a gold medal from Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University). She has published numerous research papers in reputed international and national indexed journals. She owns several IPRs, including nearly 10 copyrights (for literary works), registered and published under Government of India.

Kanu Goyal is a physiotherapist and osteopath who is currently working as an assistant professor at MMIPR. She has professional experience of nearly 12 years and has published nearly 30 research papers in various international and national peer-reviewed journals. She owns several IPRs, including nearly 20 copyrights (for literary works) and 4 patents (in the field of biomedical engineering), registered and published under Government of India.

"This book provides rich information on human physiology and biomechanics. Its graphical representations are so simple that professionals and even students can understand them very easily. I recommend the book to clinical physiotherapists, biomechanics specialists, sports scientists, research scholars, and those in the fitness industry."

Dr Pradip Kumar Sarkar, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India