OVERVIEW

Level 1: Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Course is organized by Smart Tools and will be held on Sep 27, 2025 at Prehab Physical Therapy, Culver City, California, United States of America.

Description:
Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation (BFR) Is a Powerful Tool for the Rehabilitation and Fitness Professional. With over 160 Peer-reviewed Articles in the Scientific Literature the Efficacy Can Not Be Denied. By Applying a Tourniquet to Exercising Limbs You Can Improve Strength, Hypertrophy and Endurance Changes While Using a Very Light Load Within a Small Space like an Athletic Training Room or Small Treatment Room.

Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, attendees will be able to:

  • Discuss the benefits of blood flow restriction (BFR) training
  • Discuss Indications and Contraindications of BFR Training
  • Demonstrate safe and effective placement of BFR cuffs
  • Compare and contrast different uses of BFR from bed ridden to athletic performance training
  • Critically Analyze the utility of BFR in the rehabilitation setting
  • Develop and devise a training program for a potential patient or client 

KEY DATES

Event Start Date
27 Sep, 2025
Event Start Date
Event End Date
27 Sep, 2025
Event End Date
Credits

For Physical Therapists
This course has been approved for 5.0 CE hours by APTA Chapters in the following states: OH, LA The following states accept courses approved by other APTA Chapters: AL, AK, AR, AZ (Cat.A), DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, MT (Cat.A), NC, ND, NM, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN (Class 1), UT, VA, VT, WI, WY.

For Athletic Trainers
Smart Tools (Approved Provider#: P10179) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 5 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. 

  • 5 CE Hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    Physical TherapistPhysical Therapy AssistantsAthletic Trainers

    SPECIALITIES

    Physical TherapySports Medicine

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    CONFERENCE VENUE

    LocationPrehab Physical Therapy
    8573 Higuera St

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