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Education Calendar
Saturday, November 23, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Blood Flow Restriction Training: The Science & ApplicationPacific Time
Duration: 1 Hour
CEU: Credit: 1
Presenter: Speaker: Dr. Michael Jeanfavre – PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS
Description:
Discover the modern science and current concepts of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) with the webinar: “Blood Flow Restriction Training: The Science & Application.” Designed for clinicians, healthcare professionals and fitness experts, this course provides an in-depth exploration of the principles, science, and practical applications of BFR training.
Blood Flow Restriction Training is a unique modality and method that augments the standard care in the rehabilitation setting and enables patients, clients, and athletes to achieve improved muscle strength and hypertrophy gains with lighter loads, reducing the risk of injury and expediting recovery. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge, participants will be exposed to the foundational principles of BFR training and its applications in rehabilitation and performance enhancement.
Specific Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to:
- Identify the potential benefits of BFR training in different populations, including athletes, patients recovering from injury or surgery, and individuals with various medical conditions.
- Recognize the key studies and evidence supporting the use of BFR training and its practical applications in both clinical and fitness environments.
- The immediate physiological responses to Blood Flow Restriction Training and how these responses create a conducive environment for muscle adaptation.
- Explain the primary mechanisms through which BFR induces muscle hypertrophy and strength gains, including metabolic stress, mechanical tension, and muscle fiber recruitment.
- Apply practical knowledge of BFR training equipment, session structure, and exercise selection to design effective BFR programs.
- Implement individualized BFR exercise prescription, including appropriate intensity, load, frequency, duration, rest intervals, and repetitions.
Resources for attendees
2 Downloadable PDFs
Article – BFR – 2019 Patternson – Blood flow restriction exercise position
BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION – Practical Application – Lab Manual 2024 Dr MJ
Here are 3 resources to assist you with becoming more familiar with the science and clinical application of the Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training that will provide sufficient background ahead of (or even following) this weekend’s Blood Flow Restriction Training Application to the Upper Extremity Webinar. Feel free to go through as little or as much of the material as you deem pertinent.
- Necessary Background Information on Evidence & Mechanisms
- Introduction & Background of BFR in the Upper Extremity: https://youtu.be/IPcAFlxgQ0E?si=jnxSYNyWV7npODWp
- Understanding the Mechanisms of BFR: https://youtu.be/c_DptPIRNUs?si=VYeezU1ZSGXj8F0G
- Patterson et al., 2019 – Current Positional Stance Paper on BFR (see attached)
- Blood Flow Restriction Lab Manual
- Summarizes key clinical application points that will be discussed during webinar (see PDF above)
- Navigating the current marketplace options:
- The below options are the commercially available brands that are registered with the FDA as a level 1 pneumatic tourniquet:
- (Industrial Unit. Sold to licensed medical professionals only) Owens Recovery Science: https://owensrecoveryscience.com/purchase/
- SUJI BFR: https://www.trysuji.com/
- Smart Cuff BFR – Note. due to transitioning to generation 4.0 cuffs, this product will not be available until April 2023
- H+ Cuff
This information should provide you guidance in understanding and applying personal BFR. In addition to providing you resources, I would be more than happy to speak in person and answer any additional questions that you may have during the webinar.
Speaker Bio
Dr. Michael Jeanfavre – PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS is a Board Certified Sports & Orthopedic Physical Therapist with the American Physical Therapy Association. He is a graduate of Duke University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy School. Completed his Orthopedic Residency at His greater purpose is to inspire and facilitate personal excellence in his patients, clients, and athletes. His holistic approach aims to empower individuals to surpass their perceived limits and achieve their goals, fostering recovery and optimizing physical, psychological, and emotional well-being.
Dr. Jeanfavre is not only a skilled clinician but also a committed educator and collaborator, offering his expertise and resources to colleagues and professionals to enhance the delivery of rehabilitation and human performance services. His multifaceted approach and dedication to continuous learning make him an invaluable asset to the field of physical therapy and sports rehabilitation.
With a clinical approach rooted in evidence-based medicine, Dr. Jeanfavre leverages modern technology and objective measurements to diagnose and treat orthopedic and sports-related injuries. He combines scientific research with advanced training in musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation to identify the root causes of conditions, targeting specific range of motion limitations, asymmetries, and strength deficits that lead to pain and injury.
Dr. Jeanfavre’s expertise is further enhanced by his use of video analysis, force dynamometers, and surface EMG to evaluate and optimize human movement, capacity, and performance. His multidisciplinary treatment approach incorporates manual therapy, objective measurements, and criterion-based exercise progressions to promote efficient and effective healing and recovery. His primary goal is to empower patients and clients to overcome their injuries, mitigate future injury risks, and return to full capacity.
Credentials:
– PT – Licensed Physical Therapist
– DPT – Doctor of Physical Therapy
– FAAOMPT – Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
– OCS– Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
– SCS – Sports Clinical Specialist
– CSCS – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Professional Certifications:
– Selective Functional Movement Assessment Levels 1 & 2
– Functional Movement Systems (FMS) Level 1
– Y-Balance Test Certified
– Spinal Manipulative Therapy (Cert. SMT) – American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
– Functional Range Conditioning and Functional Range Assessment – Functional Movement Seminars
– Internal Strength Model Practitioner – Functional Movement Seminars
– Movement Links Certified Practitioner – Movement Links Inc.
– Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Level A – The Prague School
– McGill Method Practitioner – BackFitPro Inc., Dr. Stuart McGill
Rules for 2024. In order to earn CEU credits:
- You must be a paid up 2024 HTA-CA member
- Attended the Event (logged into the Zoom webinar) for at least 85% of the run time
- Complete the quiz with a score of 80% or higher
Not a member? Check out the Benefits and Join HTA-CA Here!
**This webinar will be recorded. If you are not able to attend live, please register anyway and we will email you a link to the recording after the event. All members need to complete the post-session quiz in order the receive the CEU. Make sure that the correct contact information and credentials are entered in the registration and quiz. Thank you!**
More DetailsSaturday, May 3, 2025 - Sunday, May 4, 2025 @ All Day
14th Annual HTACA Conference - From Research to Practice
The Hand Therapy Association of California is excited to present, LIVE, our 14th annual conference, “From Research To Practice”
Check back as we add more details to this page
Presenters will include:
- Shrikant Chinchalkar
- Cory McGee
- Kristin Valdes
Therapists! We would love to feature your work
- We are introducing a new content block featuring 5 minute podium presentations from therapists in any of these 3 categories: Clinical, Research and Professional development. Abstract submission information coming soon!
Want to Sponsor and Exhibit at this live conference?
CEU:
- Pending approval from CBOT and CPTA ~ 13 Contact Hours
When:
- May 3 and 4, 2025
- Saturday and Sunday
Where:
- Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco
- 223 Twin Dolphin Drive
- Redwood City, CA 94065
- A Room Block is available for conference attendees – Click here
- Phone: 650-598-9000
- Hotel Website
- Google Map Directions
- 20 Minutes from SFO – 30 Minutes from SJC Airports
Cost:
- Early Bird Pricing until midnight February 15 – $450 for all, members and non-members
- Membership in HTA-CA not required or included
2025 14th Annual HTA-CA Hand Conference Enrollment
Enrollment for the 14th Annual Conference – From Research to Practice
More Details2025 14th Annual HTA-CA Hand Conference Enrollment
Enrollment for the 14th Annual Conference – From Research to Practice
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