BFR Radio

In this episode of BFR Radio, Kelly Penfold, an experienced ACA Elite Strength and Conditioning Coach, discusses her journey and application of blood flow restriction (BFR) training. Kelly shares her extensive background, working with the Queensland Firebirds netball team and individual elite sport athletes among others. She explains how BFR has been a game-changer in prepping and

In this episode of BFR Radio, we dive into the challenges of managing tendon pain, focusing on Osgood-Schlatter disease and patellar tendonitis. Inspired by a recent conversation with a parent whose child faces knee issues in volleyball, Chris explores evidence-based treatments that go beyond traditional approaches. Whether you're dealing with adolescent athletes or adults with ten

In this episode of BFR Radio, it is a solid discussion on the use of BFR for tendon injuries. After the previous episode reviewing an excellent article on the many ways to incorporate BFR into an ACL post-surgery rehab program, this episode’s topic centres around the use of BFR in the rehabilitation of a distal biceps brachii tendon rupture, showcasing a weightlifter's case stu

Enhancing ACL Rehab with BFR Training: Insights and Applications In this episode of BFR Radio, the focus is on utilising Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training in the early stage of ACL rehabilitation. Dr. Gaviglio reviews a recent article from the ASPETAR Sports Medicine Journal, THE USE OF BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION IN EARLY STAGE REHABILITATION FOLLOWING ACL INJURY This article highl

In this episode of BFR Radio, we delve into the use of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training as an effective method for accelerating hamstring recovery in athletes. Chris details a real-world case where BFR training helped a decathlete recover from a grade-two hamstring tear in time to compete in the Tokyo Olympics. He explains the science behind BFR, highlighting the role of immun

Title: Blood Flow Restriction Training and Cognitive Function: Exploring the Benefits Introduction:Welcome to BFR Radio, a podcast dedicated to all things blood flow restriction training. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating topic of how BFR training can help improve cognitive function. We'll explore recent studies, their findings, and the potential benefits of incorporat

In this BFR Radio episode, I reflect on the recent Australian Strength and Conditioning Conference (ASCA) where TheBFR.co had an exhibition stand. I had lots of great discussions on BFR training and I can definitely tell the awareness is definitely increasing. This episode is my reflections on the conference (BFR related of course) and I go through the common questions I got asked.

Enhancing Cognitive Function with Blood Flow Restriction Training: Unveiling the Neurological Benefits Welcome to the second episode in this series where we look at the positive effects of BFR training and its remarkable impact on cognitive functions. In this installment, we continue our exploration of the intricate relationship between BFR resistance exercise and its potential to

Hi and welcome to this episode of BFR Radio. To kickstart this and the next few episodes, we are going to venture beyond the well-trodden paths of muscle strength and hypertrophy to explore the lesser-known benefits of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) on cognitive function. In the upcoming episodes, we look at the research that unveils the promising role of BFR in enhancing cognitive

Welcome to episode 56. I hope you enjoyed our last episode with Sean Jorgenson where he outlines how he uses BFR. It was full of practical ways to incorporate BFR into your own routine - no matter how busy you are. This week, I have put together some of the questions that you have asked me. I find these have good application to everyone and I am sure you'll get lots of great handy