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Level 1 Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Certification

New York, NY
Spear Physical Therapy, 630 3rd Ave, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10017
September 20th, 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
Paul Colosky, PT, ATC, CSCS
Instructor USA

Paul E. Colosky, Jr., MPT, ATC, CSCS, STMT, MFMSis a licensed physical therapist who, after 11 years of successful management of Valeo Physical Therapy in Houston, Tx, recently relocated to the Washington, DC area with his wife and daughter for a new adventure on the East Coast.  Paul believes that being a physical therapist is a craft that requires using a wide range of revolutionary treatment techniques and patient education to speed the patient’s own...

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.