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Virtual Fundamentals of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training - Saturday, March 8, 2025
This course is eligible for up to 7 Hours of CE Credit.
This is a Live, 4-Hour Virtual 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: Zoom
Instructor: TBD
Course Time: 11:30 AM-4:00 PM EST, 10:30 AM-3:00 PM CST, 9:30 AM-2:00 PM MST, 8:30 AM-1:00 PM PST
Prerequisites: N/A
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
- 2-Hour, Online, Self-Paced Video
Time Content 11:30-11:45 AM Virtual Classroom Setup 11:45-12:15 PM Review of Pre-Course 12:15-1:00 PM BFR Exercise Prescription in the Rehab Setting 1:00-1:45 PM Safety Lab (Fitting, Arterial Flow/Pulse with and without BFR) 1:45-2:45 PM Lab: LE and UE BFR in Acute Rehab Phase (including combination with EMS and Bedrest Protocol) 2:45-3:15 PM Lab: BFR in Subacute phase of Rehab (including Bicycle, Treadmill, and UBE) 3:15-4:00 PM Lab: BFR For Specific Diagnoses (UE and LE, including return to play and sports performance) + Wrap-up/Q&A Self-Paced Online Certification Exam
At the completion of this program the participant will be able to:
- Recall the history of blood flow restriction training
- Understand blood flow restriction rehabilitation and compare product implementation
- Understand the physiology of muscle hypertrophy and strength
- Explain the mechanisms of blood flow restriction
- Recall the precautions and contraindications for blood flow restriction
- Explain the operation procedures for BStrong BFR Bands
- Develop an individualized, comprehensive, rehabilitative plan for a variety of upper and lower extremity patients/clients
Education Level: Beginner
The following items are required to receive a completion certificate and / or CEU certificate:
- Pre-Course Modules + Quiz (70% to pass, unlimited attempts given)
- 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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