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  • Orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine.

Background:

  • Blood flow restriction therapy (BFRT) uses an occlusive device to restrict limb blood flow, enhancing strength and hypertrophy.
  • While BFRT's distal effects are well-documented, proximal effects, particularly in the shoulder, are less understood.
  • Interest in BFRT is growing among orthopaedic surgeons, evidenced by increased research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current literature on BFRT applied to the shoulder.
  • To explore proposed mechanisms of action, applications in healthy adults, and its use for shoulder pain management (non-operative and post-operative).

Main Methods:

  • A literature review was conducted on studies investigating BFRT in the shoulder.
  • The review focused on proposed mechanisms, healthy adult applications, and clinical use for shoulder pain.

Main Results:

  • Evidence for BFRT's effects distal to the cuff is abundant.
  • Research on proximal effects, especially concerning the shoulder, remains limited.
  • The review synthesizes current knowledge on shoulder BFRT applications and mechanisms.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is needed to fully understand the proximal effects of BFRT on the shoulder.
  • BFRT shows potential for shoulder rehabilitation and performance enhancement.
  • Future research should explore optimal protocols and long-term outcomes for shoulder BFRT.