Blood Flow Restriction Training Improves Strength and Hypertrophy in Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (academia.edu)

• BFR with low-load resistance yields comparable strength gains to high-load training in older adults.
• Significant increase in muscle hypertrophy with BFR vs. control conditions.
• Evidence supports integrating BFR into physiotherapy for age-related muscle loss.

"This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of blood flow restriction (BFR) training on muscular strength and hypertrophy in older adults (≥60 years). Pooling data from randomized controlled trials, BFR combined with low-load resistance training produced significant improvements in muscle strength and size compared to low-load training alone. The findings support BFR as an effective physiotherapy intervention for combating sarcopenia and functional decline in aging populations."