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Blood Flow Restriction Exercise Offers Relief for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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- Blood flow restriction (BFR) training allows people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to build muscle, improve mobility, and reduce pain using very light resistance, avoiding the joint stress of heavy lifting
- Eccentric exercises — the slow “lowering” phase of movements — help increase muscle mass, lower blood pressure, reduce body fat, and restore daily function without triggering flare-ups
- In studies, RA patients who followed structured BFR or eccentric training programs reported higher strength, better endurance, and greater ease in performing everyday activities
- The Arthritis Foundation emphasizes gentle, consistent movement such as stretching, swimming, walking, and balance training as key to protecting joints and slowing disease progression
- Combining light-load eccentric exercise with BFR offers a safe, effective way to rebuild strength, stability, and independence while keeping inflammation and discomfort in check
928 episodes
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Content provided by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
- Blood flow restriction (BFR) training allows people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to build muscle, improve mobility, and reduce pain using very light resistance, avoiding the joint stress of heavy lifting
- Eccentric exercises — the slow “lowering” phase of movements — help increase muscle mass, lower blood pressure, reduce body fat, and restore daily function without triggering flare-ups
- In studies, RA patients who followed structured BFR or eccentric training programs reported higher strength, better endurance, and greater ease in performing everyday activities
- The Arthritis Foundation emphasizes gentle, consistent movement such as stretching, swimming, walking, and balance training as key to protecting joints and slowing disease progression
- Combining light-load eccentric exercise with BFR offers a safe, effective way to rebuild strength, stability, and independence while keeping inflammation and discomfort in check
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