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Fundamentals of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training
Arlington Heights, Illinois - September 21, 2024
This course is eligible for up to 8 Hours of CE Credit.
This is a Live, 8-Hour In-Person course. This course covers the skills necessary to safely and effectively implement Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training. The course is set up in a “learn by doing” format in which participants will receive hands-on instruction in the proper use of BFR Equipment and Training. After understanding the history, research, physiology, and implications for use, attendees will put this in to practice in supervised lab sessions.
Location: Doctors of Physical Therapy - Arlington Heights 1611 W. Campbell St.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Instructor: Rob Marsico, PT, EDD, OCS
Course Time: 8AM - 5:30PM
Prerequisites: None
For additional details including completion requirements, CE approvals, and course schedule please see the table below.
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING REGARDING THE VIRTUAL FORMAT:
This is a LAB-based and interactive course. It is strongly recommended (but not required) to have access to the following:
1. (For IASTM) At least one IASTM tool and a partner / "patient" to practice on.
2. (For BFR) BFR equipment. BFR application / practice can be performed on a partner or yourself.
Our in-person and virtual courses cover the same information, course objectives, and have the same certification exams. For virtual, the live (zoom) portion has a condensed schedule.
Email education@hawkgrips.com with questions.
- Course Description
- Course Schedule
- Learning Objectives
- Completion Requirements
- CEU Approvals: BFR
- Disclosures
Time | Content |
7:30-8:00 AM | Registration |
8:00-8:15 AM | Introduction to BFR |
8:15-9:00 AM | History of BFR and Literature Review |
9:00-10:00 AM | Applications of BFR |
10:00-10:15 AM | Break |
10:15-11:00 AM | Mechanisms of BFR |
11:00-12:00 PM | Safety and Efficacy of BFR |
12:00-12:30 PM | Safety Demonstrations and Practice |
12:30-1:30 PM | Break/Lunch |
1:30-2:00 PM | Efficacy Demonstrations and Practice |
2:00-3:30 PM | Upper Extremity Exercise, Lower Extremity Exercise, and Total Body Exercise |
3:30-3:45 PM | Break |
3:45-4:30 PM | Skills Integration and Q&A |
Self-Paced | Certification Exam |
At the completion of this program the participant will be able to:
- Describe how the design of B Strong BFR bands doesn’t cause arterial occlusion
- Explain the benefits of Blood Flow Restriction Training
- Explain the mechanisms of Blood Flow Restriction Training
- Correctly list at least 4 of the precautions and contraindications to B Strong BFR as presented in the course
- Compare the 5 differences between utilizing a wide rigid cuff versus a narrow elastic cuff as presented in the course
- Plan an upper extremity, lower extremity, and total body exercise program for a client using BFR Training
Education Level: Beginner
The following items are required to receive a completion certificate and / or CEU certificate:
- Attend entire live portion of course
- Post-Course Exam (80% to pass, unlimited attempts given)
- Post-Course Evaluation
All portions, with the exception of the live portion, are completed in our online learning platform. Attendance at the live portion is tracked. A completion certificate will be available upon completion of the post-course evaluation.
CE approvals for HawkGrips courses are accepted by many professional credentialing organizations and state regulatory boards. Athletic Trainers, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapist Assistants, and Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants can visit our CEU information page for the most up to date CE approval information for each of our courses.
Please note, rules and regulations can change frequently without notification. Please check with your professional and/or state licensing authority to confirm course approval and contact hour awards.
CEU Information PageThe authors and presenters of this content are consultants of HawkGrips. Instructors do not receive reimbursement for the sale of HawkGrips instruments or products at any time.
B Strong BFR products are used for demonstration purposes. Demo instruments and products are also provided for lab-based instruction during in-person courses. Participants are under no obligation to use or purchase HawkGrips branded instruments or products at any time.
The sole purpose of all HawkGrips courses is to provide educational content.
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