This course examines the theory and practice of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFRT). Participants will study the physiological mechanisms, application techniques, and clinical reasoning required for its proper use. The curriculum covers the implementation of BFRT for a range of goals—including strength, hypertrophy, aerobic conditioning, and rehabilitation—while focusing on essential safety protocols, contraindications, and vascular risk mitigation.
Live Webinar
Tue, Mar 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDTUnder Review: AOTA/0.3 - Application has been made to the American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) Approved Provider Program.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze the physiological mechanisms of blood flow restriction therapy.
- After this course, participants will be able to differentiate safe and effective BFR application techniques and considerations.
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze the clinical benefits and limitations of BFR therapy in various populations.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction, Review of learning outcomes |
| 5-60 Minutes | Define Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy, providing a comprehensive overview of its principles and general applications in rehabilitation and exercise |
| 60-120 Minutes | Physiological mechanisms of BFR therapy, including metabolic stress, hormonal responses, and vascular adaptations, followed by a discussion of its diverse clinical applications. |
| 120-175 Minutes | Important safety considerations, and the current challenges faced in implementing BFR therapy in clinical settings for OTPs and PTs |
| 175-180 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Presented By
Rina Pandya
PT. DPT, FHEA, PGLTHE
Dr. Rina’s physical therapy career spans more than 20 years, in the UK, the US, and the Middle East. She has worked in nationalized healthcare services, American healthcare, and self-pay services in acute care, in-patient rehab, skilled nursing facilities, home healthcare, and outpatient clinics. In addition to being a clinician, she has developed specialty programs based on evidence-based practice in her role as a project manager. She has also managed the physical therapy department as the department head in a premier private hospital in Oman.
Rina is an internationally published webinar presenter; many of her courses are highlighted on Physiopedia/Physio Plus. Her pocketbooks are now available on Amazon titled-- Orthopedic Assessments Made Easy.
Dr. Pandya graduated from Manipal University, India in 2000 as well as the University of Michigan, in 2018 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Rina conducts live webinars and is part of the continuing professional development teaching community with courses published in the UK, US, South Africa, Ireland, and Australia. Rina is a member of APTA, HCPC-UK.
Rina is a senior lecturer MSK, at the University of West England, Bristol, UK, involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and has a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP).
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Financial: Rina Pandya has received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Rina Pandya has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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