Blood Flow Restriction Training In Rehabilitation and Performance of USA National Team Gymnast

Cody is a member of the USA national gymnastics team, competing in trampoline. He had two surgeries, physical therapy, but was still struggling with pain that was limiting his performance. At PhysioWorks in Huntsville Alabama, Andrew Walker, PT was able to use strength training and plyometrics to help make significant improvements in his pain while he was still competing. When Cody went to a competition he continued to strength train, but when he was unable due to lack of facilities his pain would interfere with his performance. We made use of blood flow restriction (BFR) training as a way of helping him continue to strength train but with low loads such as his suitcase. Cody still can improve, but during this recovery, he placed 3rd at US nationals, his best performance in the five-years he has been in the senior team.