Fundamentals of Blood Flow Restriction Training
Saturday April 26, 2025
8:00 am- 5:30 pm
Course Description:
The APTA defines Blood Flow Restriction Therapy as follows:
BFRT is achieved through the application of external pressure over the extremities. The applied pressure is sufficient to maintain arterial inflow while occluding venous outflow distal to the occlusion site. The goal is to enable patients to make greater strength gains while lifting lighter loads, thereby reducing the overall stress placed on the limb.
In this course we will review anatomy of the cardiopulmonary system, endocrine system, and musculoskeletal system. Participants will achieve a basic, working knowledge of the various factors that contribute to the successful application of BFRT using various bands (Delphi, BStrong Bands and SMART Cuffs). You will understand contraindications and side effects of BFRT. And will understand how to implement BFR into your post-surgical, non-surgical and athletic populations.
Level of Course:
Intermediate
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Review and Discussion of Contraindications and Side Effects of various patient populations
- Demonstrate Proper Placement of BFRT, Observation, Interrogation, Pulse, Capillary Refill
- Demonstrate BFRT Fatigue State, Participants apply to each other in Contralateral to Experience Effect
- Demonstrate Application of BFR for Rehab Upper and Lower Extremities
- Demonstrate Application of BFR in Strength and Conditioning – Return to Play
- Demonstrate Application of BFR in Athletic Performance
Demonstrate Application of BFR for “At-Risk” and Osteoarthritis Patients
Instructor:
Laura Ramus, PT, ATC – Program Director
Laura is currently a physical therapist for RIM and US Academy Lead for Winback International. She has 38 years of experience treating orthopedic/sports medicine injuries in professional, Olympic, collegiate, high school and amateur athletes.
Laura shares this wisdom by teaching advanced sports medicine techniques to professionals around the world. Laura received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, in 1987. She then completed a fellowship in sports medicine through the University of North Carolina and Health South Rehabilitation Corporation, receiving her certification as an athletic trainer in 1990.
During this fellowship, Laura trained under prominent orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews and well-known physical therapist Kevin Wilk in Birmingham, AL. Laura was an athletic trainer at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, and for the 1994 United States Paralympic swim team. She worked in 2015/2016 as a physical therapist/athletic trainer on the Women’s Professional Tennis tour. She served as the head athletic trainer and strength coach for 21 Seasons with the WNBA Detroit Shock, New York Liberty and currently, the Las Vegas Aces.
Course Agenda
| 8:00AM-10:00AM | Introduction anatomy of the cardiopulmonary system, endocrine system, and musculoskeletal system |
| 10:15AM -11:00AM | Review and Discussion of Contraindications and Side Effects |
| 11:00AM -12:00PM | Demonstration of Proper Placement of BFRT, Observation, Interrogation, Pulse, Capillary Refill |
| 12:00PM-1:00PM | LUNCH |
| 1:00PM-2:00pM | Demonstration of BFRT Fatigue State, Participants apply to each other in Contralateral to Experience Effect |
| 2:00PM-4:00PM | Demonstration and Application of BFR for Rehab Upper and Lower Extremities |
| 4:00PM-4:30PM | Demonstration and Application of BFR in Strength and Conditioning – Return to Play |
| 4:30PM-4:45PM | Demonstration and Application of BFR in Athletic Performance |
| 4:45PM-5:15PM | Demonstration and Application of BFR for “At-Risk” and Osteoarthritis Patients |
| 5:15PM-5:30PM | Interactive Q&A |
Course Location:
RIM 2nd Floor Brasza 261 Mack, Detroit MI 48201
Intended Audience:
PT/PTA, OT/OTA, ATC, Rehab Trainers
Course Hours:
Contact Hours:
8.5 hours
Registration Fees:
Class limit:
24 registrants / Webinar (max 99 registrants) TO ensure enough BFR equipment for lab.
Online Registration
To register visit www.rimrehab.org -> Health Professionals -> Continuing Education Courses
You will have to register to https://dmc.clubautomation.com to pay for registration fee.
Any questions or issues with registration, please contact:
Rhoda Astronomo, PT, DPT
Email: rastrono@dmc.org
Phone: 313-745-1100
Voicemail: 313-745-1427