Improving shoulder pain with blood flow restriction exercises
Blood flow restriction training for subacromial pain
['FUNDING_R21'] · UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA · NIH-11096065
This project explores if a special exercise method, called blood flow restriction, can help people with shoulder pain get stronger and feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11096065 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many people experience shoulder pain that makes it hard to lift or exercise. While strengthening helps, the heavy exercises often needed can make the pain worse or stress the shoulder tendons. This project looks at a new approach called blood flow restriction training (BFRT), where a cuff gently restricts blood flow during low-intensity exercises. This method has shown promise in helping muscles grow stronger with less strain, potentially offering a gentler way for you to recover from shoulder pain. This initial pilot will help us understand if BFRT is safe and practical for patients like you.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates would be individuals experiencing subacromial shoulder pain who have difficulty with traditional strengthening exercises due to pain or limited exercise tolerance.
Not a fit: Patients without subacromial shoulder pain or those who do not experience muscle weakness as a primary symptom may not receive direct benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a new, less painful way for patients with subacromial shoulder pain to regain strength and improve their daily activities.
How similar studies have performed: While blood flow restriction training is popular among athletes for muscle growth, its effectiveness specifically for patients with subacromial shoulder pain is largely untested, making this a novel application.
Where this research is happening
GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA — GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: POZZI, FEDERICO — UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
- Study coordinator: POZZI, FEDERICO
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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