This workshop is for Rehab Professionals only who want to have a deeper understanding of the power and science behind BFR and its application to the injured community. This 1-day (8 hour) workshop provides a BFR Training Rehab Specialist Certification upon successful completion and passing of a written examination at the end of the workshop.

Fuel your career with the most comprehensive BFR training available. This exclusive 8-hour in-person experience dives deep into the science behind BFR, building upon the content offered in our included 4.5-hour online Introduction to BFR Training course (a $449 value).

In this comprehensive program, you'll:

• Master the unique benefits of exercise under vascular restriction in both rehabilitation and performance settings.
• Gain hands-on experience with various BFR technologies through in-person labs.
• Collaboratively apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios with clinical case studies.
• Explore the impact of BFR training on athletic performance.
• Leave confident in your ability to safely and effectively use BFR with diverse patient populations, backed by strong evidence-based practices.

Who should attend? Physical Therapist, Physical Therapists Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon successful completion of this course, the practitioner will:

• Discuss importance of muscle protein synthesis, recruitment of type 2 muscle fibers within the injured, post-operative, elderly and athletic populations
• Evaluate the benefits of BFR training with respect to the early post-operative and injury periods using passive and neuromuscular stimulation approaches
• Discuss BFR aerobic exercise in clinical practice within injured, post-operative, elderly and athletic populations and how it may enhance physiological processes thought to enhance aerobic capacity and/or performance
• Discuss BFR resistance exercise in clinical practice within injured, post-operative, elderly and athletic populations and how it may enhance physiological processes thought to enhance muscle mass, strength and/or performance
• Demonstrate assessment of LOP using manual and automatic cuff technologies
• Discuss differences between different cuff technologies and potentialbenefits/limitations to their use
• Discuss case studies and design/demonstrate a BFR treatment plan of care

New York Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants: Professional Seminars is recognized as an approved provider of Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant continuing education by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy. Full attendance at this Seminar qualifies for 17.4 contact hours in NY.

Athletic Trainers: Professional Seminars is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for the BOC-certified Athletic Trainers. This program has been approved for a maximum of 14.5 units of Category A continuing education.

**CEUs provided by TheBFRPros**

Cancellation & Refund Policy 

Cancellations received at least five (5) business days before the event are refundable, less a $50.00 administrative charge per registrant. There will be no refund for cancellations received later. Please note: If you register and do not attend, you are still responsible for full payment. The expense of continuing education, when taken to maintain and improve professional skills, may be tax deductible. Please contact your accountant for complete details. For courses cancelled by Professional Seminars Ltd. participants have the option to attend a rescheduled date or receive a full refund of the registration cost.