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Level 1 Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Certification

Los Angeles, CA
Prehab Physical Therapy, 8573 Higuera St Culver City 90232
September 27th, 2025
8:00am - 6:00pm
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Course Overview

Blood flow restriction rehabilitation (BFR) is a powerful tool for the rehabilitation and fitness professional. With over 160 peer-reviewed articles in the scientific literature the efficacy can not be denied.

By using proper BFR techniques to exercising limbs you can improve strength, hypertrophy and endurance changes while using a very light load within a small space like an athletic training room or small treatment room.

Skill level
Beginner
Lessons
8
Lenght
1 day - 8 hours
Pre requesites
None
Meet Your Instructor
Ethan Kreiswirth, PhD, ATC
Instructor

Dr. Kreiswirth earned his PhD in Athletic Training from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah. His latest research is, The Epidemiology of Musculoskeletal Injuries among Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighters, in addition to, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. Currently, Dr. K is the owner of Kreiswirth Sports Medicine Systems, LLC, which oversees medical handling for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federations. In the past, Ethan has been a Professor and Program Director for Rocky...

Course Syllabus

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, attendees will be able to:

  • Discuss the benefits of blood flow restriction (BFR) training
  • Discuss Indications and Contraindications of BFR Training
  • Demonstrate safe and effective placement of BFR cuffs
  • Compare and contrast different uses of BFR from bed ridden to athleticperformance training
  • Critically Analyze the utility of BFR in the rehabilitation setting
  • Develop and devise a training program for a potential patient or client

Course Outline:

Hour 1 - Introduction

  • What is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training
  • Why would a clinician use BFR - Increase Strength/Hypertrophy/Cardiovascular function in a rehab setting
  • Why would a fitness fanatic use BFR - Increase Strength/hypertrophy/Recovery/cardio - in a gym/crossfit setting
  • Case Studies

Hour 2 - The Science Behind BFR Training

Hour 3 - How Does BFR Work?

Hour 4 - Who benefits from BFR?

  • Who should avoid BFR?
  • Indications/Contraindications
  • Programming BFR Training
  • High intensity Training (def.)
  • Low Intensity Training (def.)
  • Establishing a 1RM using a 10RM test f. Reps and Sets and total volume

Hour 5 - Using BFR Cuffs

  • Compression Scale -
  • Pneumatic Compression Scale
  • Upper Extremity Application - Zone
  • radial pulse
  • Lower Extremity Application - Zone
  • posterior tibialis pulse

Hour 6 - Upper Extremity Exercises

Hour 7 - Lower Extremity Exercises

Hour 8 - Using BFR for recovery

Hour 9 - Using BFR for increasing Aerobic Capacity

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For Physical Therapists

This course has been approved for 5.0 CE hours by APTA Chapters in the following states: OH, LA The following states accept courses approved by other APTA Chapters: AL, AK, AR, AZ (Cat.A), DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, MT (Cat.A), NC, ND, NM, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN (Class 1), UT, VA, VT, WI, WY.
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For Athletic Trainers

Smart Tools (Approved Provider#: P10179) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 5 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.