Upper extremity blood-flow restriction training applied during walking in an adult with a rare form of spina bifida: a case report

• Published in: Physiotherapy theory and practice Vol. 41; no. 6; pp. 1330 - 1338
• Main Authors: Gann, Elliot J., Arriaga, Ivan, Mañago, Mark M., Struessel, Tamara S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 03.06.2025
• Subjects: Adult; Blood Flow Restriction Therapy - methods; Female; Humans; Muscle Strength; Recovery of Function; Regional Blood Flow; Spinal Dysraphism - diagnosis; Spinal Dysraphism - physiopathology; Spinal Dysraphism - rehabilitation; Spinal Dysraphism - therapy; Treatment Outcome; Upper Extremity - blood supply; Upper Extremity - physiopathology; Walking; case report; blood flow restriction training; Diastematomyelia; spina bifida

Adults with spina bifida have impaired mobility and often rely on assistive devices like crutches for walking, which exert high torque demands on the upper extremities. Blood flow restriction training (BFRT) may improve strength and gait measures by increasing intensity of training when applied duri...