Effect of Low-Intensity Blood Flow Restriction Exercise on Balance, Hand Strength and Endurance in Athletes

Effect of low intensity blood flow restriction training in improving balance, hand grip, and endurance among land and water based athletes: A pre and post study - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/01/102086

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-27

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-02

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Blood Flow Restriction Training: Blood Flow Restriction Training For Land-Based Athletes Control Intervention1: Blood Flow Restriction Training: Blood Flow Restriction Training For Wa

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Circulatory examination (ankle-brachial index) score 0.9 to 1.4. A one-minute heart rate recovery test is normal Y-Balance Composite Score -: less than 85 At risk, potential for improvement. Recreational land-based athletes (e.g., runners, footballers, gymnasts). Recreational water-based athletes (e.g., swimmers, divers, water polo players). At least 1 year of structured sports training. Mild to moderate balance instability or history of balance-related performance issues. No cardiovascular, respiratory, or neurological conditions were diagnosed. No active injuries that would impair participation. Provide written informed consent to participate in BFR training

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Hypertension (high blood pressure) or any cardiac disorders. History of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clotting disorders. Recent Injuries or Surgeries. History of complications related to BFR training, such as severe discomfort or adverse vascular responses. Use of Certain Medications: Anticoagulants or blood-thinning medications. Medications that affect blood circulation. Pregnancy: Female athletes who are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Modified Y balance test, Single-leg stance test.Timepoint: Baseline,4th week	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Hand grip assessment, Endurance assessmentTimepoint: Baseline,4th week	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDANTHURI HARI TEJA GOUD

Institute Of Physiotherapy, Srinivas University

vijayakumarpalaniswamy.ipt@srinivasuniversity.edu.in8148745409

Outcome results