Why Is Conor McGregor Using This Rehab Method? BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION TRAINING | Dr. Chris Raynor

What is Blood Flow Restriction Training and why is Conor McGregor and Olympic athletes using it in their training? Today, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Chris Raynor explains the advantages and benefits of KAATSu blood flow restriction training developed by Yoshiaki Sota. #bloodflowrestrictiontraining #kaatsu #bfrtraining

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[Pubk]

Kind of reminds me of how some para-olympians were found to be breaking a bone (typically a toe) to induce adrenaline production and/or higher blood pressure so they could perform at a higher level in their sport. No pain, because they’re paralyzed, but the body would still react. The paralympics committee banned the act, called “boosting” but it still happens.

[bryanduchane]

You are unbelievable. To speak so smooth about a tough topic is not simple for the smartest people in the world....

[felix-antoinelavoie]

Athletic therapist here, been using this with my post-op patients for a few year. I make sure to have the ok from the surgeon first, but it seems to work great clinically

[adamrobinette]

I've used BFR for the last six months, specifically for my arms, and I can tell you that it works. BUT, I know a lot of people that overuse it. I train my arms directly twice a week for no more than 20 minutes using BFR. Sometimes 30 minutes, but there are periods of maybe a minute to 90 seconds here and there where I loosen them to reestablish blood flow before I tighten them again. Every other day I don't use it for other muscle groups. And not only have I seen gains, but I've seen a whole new level of definition and hardness. I don't use them in the legs, because my legs are big enough for one thing. Secondly, if a blood clot is going to form from this type of training, I would bet in the legs would be the highest percentage that it would happen.

[fg]

Currently watching my clinical instructor use this method with appropriate patients! He had me try it out as well and I will be looking to become certified once I’m out working as a licensed DPT

[rkardos]

I just purchased some bands for the legs only as I was experiencing muscle wasting due to effects of cancer and aging. Feeling good is what its about to me - not getting jacked or competing.

[DavisBraden]

Had to do this for rehab when I tore my ACL. Wasnt fun but it got the job done

[renaissanceman]

So my buddy has a calculus test tomorrow... and he used this technique cause he is training his brain... I havent heard from him a weeks.

[JADC]

For rehabilitation would strongly recommend finding a clinic that uses the Delphi units for personalized BFR. Calculates percentages for appropriate UE and LE use (50% and 80% respectively), cuffs are wide to minimize risk for nerve injury (which can happen with the manual cuffs), and automatic adjustments to keep pressure static throughout repetitions

[adventurewheels]

I once tried doing BFRT to maximize the muscle pump in my chest during a bench press session, I placed the cuff around my neck to keep blood restricted to my pecs, passed out immediately with 280lbs on the bar 🧟, thank god my spotter was there. He went next with the same result. We returned the cuffs thanks to Amazon's generous return policies.

[Tito_Viera]

Greetings from Chile Dr. Raynor!! I love your channel!!

[frankeckdall]

I am a retired Doctor and I use SAGA BFR cuffs as part of my routine at the Gym. I learned it from the Physical Therapists. If done correctly, it is safe and effective.

[pruthvimeka]

the problem with BFRT is how long to use it and how often to use it. because that determines whether you will have jacked muscles, fast twitch muscles and increased endurance vs Rhabdomyolysis, DVT, and early onset kidney failure and stroke if the clots are thrown out. it is the same as ketosis vs keto acidosis. where should humans draw the line, and what should be the safe duration of use.

[nickvoelker]

I've been looking into this recently. I have multiple surgeries lined up for the fall, and I'm trying to put a plan together to maintain my muscle mass as much as I can while I'm convalescent. Not really sure where I'm going to go with it, the information surrounding BFR training is pretty murky.

[Jmack]

The literature actually doesn’t back it up all that much. At the end of a meso cycle it can be used to try and squeeze out all the metabolite accumulation that may or may not have an impact on hypertrophy (the literature isn’t quite clear) you can, but really there isn’t much of a point to it when there are much more optimal ways to train.

[sirpibble]

I heard about this back in 2011, some dudebros at the gym read about it in a magazine and were basically tying off their arms with elastic bands like makeshift tourniquets

I was skeptical then, and still am

[kasimirb]

Informative, entertaining and funny as always. Thanks.

[skater]

This channel is gold man. I love the mix of humor, meme, and most importantly science. Need more of this in the world for sure. Also, ya, if people are considering this just work out harder. You're not Usain Bolt. Same thing when kids buy bigger motorcycles than they can use and aren't even twisting the throttle on the one they got. Just turn the throttle more!

[LucianoZella]

Hi Doc, so glad to follow you. What about a video on 'Gangs of New York' movie's injuries? I guess It is a very good movie but not so correct about ... well, I guess none can survive with a knife in the stomach/guts in the 19th century but ... who knows

[mickcunningham]

It’s great for older people who want to maintain or build muscle but can’t sustain the effort required with high intensity training. I mix Kaatsu with HIT. Works great.