Smart Cuffs Basic Set

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- 1030937
Product Description
For upper body cuff: Measure the circumference of the space between your shoulder and bicep.
For lower body cuff: Measure the circumference of your thigh closest to your hip. If you are borderline on size, always go with the smaller size.
SIZING CHART
Limb Size (inches) | 6–11" | 11–16" | 16–22" | 22–29" | 29–38" |
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Smart Cuff Sizes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
NOTE: You may choose any variety of cuff sizes for each package
What is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training?
Blood flow restriction (BFR) training is a training and rehabilitation strategy involving the use of cuffs or bands placed around a limb during exercise, to maintain arterial inflow to the muscle while preventing venous return (venous occlusion).
How does it work?
- Lack of venous return creates a swelling effect of the muscle.
- Metabolites, such as lactate, accumulate and stimulate muscle growth.
- Hypoxic environment promotes strength and muscle growth.
- Direct muscle fatigue forces the nervous system to recruit the largest fast-twitch muscle fibers, which have the greatest capacity to grow.
- Increase to Growth Hormone (GH) and Insulin Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1).
What are the benefits?
- Increased muscle size (Hypertrophy)
- Increased muscle strength
- Increased cardiovascular capacity
- Increased GH, IGF1 and maybe testosterone
- Decreased joint/tissue stress
- Little to no muscle damage
- Little to no recovery needed
- Little to no soreness or delayed onset muscular soreness (DOMS)
- Low Intensity needed (resistance or cardio)
Who benefits?
- Immobile or mobility-restricted populations:
- Bed ridden
- Casted
- Post-operation rehabilitation patients
- Elderly
- Athletic populations:
- Active recovery
- Decrease joint/tissue loads
- Isolated exercises for “weak link” region
What are the risks?
- Injury resulting from this type of training is rare
- Possibility with inappropriate implementation:
- Subcutaneous hemorrhage
- Numbness
- Always consult your physician prior to any new exercise program
Basic Set - 2 Cuffs
Includes 1 travel case and 1 standard hand gauge
Specifications
Brand | Drive Medical |
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Assembly Required | No |
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Warnings
Choking Hazard | No |
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Sterile | No |