Exam Preview for 7100: Blood Flow Restriction Therapy In Rehabilita

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy In Rehabilitation: Physiological Mechanisms, Clinical Applications, And Safety Considerations For OT/PT Practice

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1. Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training involves applying a strap or pneumatic cuff in order to: Fully restrict arterial blood inflow while partially restricting venous outflow Partially restrict arterial blood inflow while fully occluding venous outflow Fully occlude both arterial and venous blood flow Allow normal arterial inflow while partially restricting venous outflow
2. Why do clinicians commonly use estimated 1 repetition maximum (1RM) testing rather than true maximal strength testing in certain patient groups? It allows patients to lift heavier loads to accelerate hypertrophy. It eliminates the need to prescribe specific training intensities. It is safer for post operative, pain limited, or deconditioned patients. It increases the risk of injury, making adaptation more efficient.
3. What is the primary role of mTORC1 in skeletal muscle adaptation? It inhibits anabolic signaling to prevent excessive hypertrophy. It acts as a central regulator integrating mechanical, nutritional, and hormonal stimuli. It functions mainly to increase mitochondrial density during endurance training. It mediates catabolic pathways responsible for muscle protein breakdown.
4. How does Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) therapy influence muscle adaptation through autophagy? It suppresses all autophagy activity to maximize rapid hypertrophy. It modulates autophagy to balance anabolic and catabolic pathways. It activates excessive autophagy to accelerate muscle protein breakdown. It replaces the need for autophagy by increasing hormonal signalling alone.
5. Which of the following is considered a contraindication for Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training? Controlled hypertension with no cardiovascular history Mild delayed onset muscle soreness after exercise Low training tolerance in deconditioned patients Recent or active deep vein thrombosis (DVT)