The effect of blood flow restricted exercise on measures of health and physical fitness across all populations: An umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Purpose: To consolidate and evaluate meta-analyses reporting the effects of blood flow restricted exercise (BFRE) on measures of health and physical fitness across all populations. Methods: s) was conducted to examine the effects of BFRE. Subgroup analyses were conducted for the participant and intervention characteristics. Risk of bias was assessed using the AMSTAR-2. Results: = 0.213). Conclusions: BFRE is a viable option to improve hypertrophy, strength, aerobic fitness, and vascular health across various populations, though its effects on hypertrophy and strength are smaller when compared to traditional high load resistance training. It doesn't appear to offer any additional benefits than other training methods for physical function, pain, or speed, although sub-analyses suggest further research is warranted in select areas of application.
Authors: Cooper Oborn, Maximillian J. Nelson, Kade Davison, James Murray, Kent Green, Jawaria Shahid, Hunter Bennett
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408029414