We are happy to welcome back Kyle Coffey to provide an introduction to Blood Flow Restriction in a virtual evening lecture.
This session will be a good introduction for the full day workshop on skill training and clinical applications presented by Kyle during the Annual Conference on November 14. We hope you can attend both; the lecture isn’t a pre-requisite.
Course description for virtual evening lecture:
Blood flow restriction has been increasingly used in physical therapy to enhance gains in muscle performance while protecting soft tissue and joints. To safely apply this technique, the treating therapist must have a good understanding of the science of BFR and practical considerations for common diagnoses. This webinar will provide you knowledge and skills for safely applying BFR, the ability to identify diagnoses appropriate for BFR, and provide instruction on applying this technique to your practice with some “out-of-the-box” applications.
Course Objectives:
Understand the basic science behind blood flow restriction (BFR)
Review the practical considerations and safety with use of BFR
Identify the traditional applications of BFR in common rehabilitation diagnoses.
Discuss some ‘out-of-the-box’ applications of BFR in upper extremity rehabilitation.
Eligible for 2 Contact Hours
Presenter: Kyle F. Coffey, PT, DPT, ACSM-EP, CertMST
Dr. Kyle F. Coffey, PT, DPT, ACSM-EP, CertMST, is an Associate Teaching Professor and Exercise Science Program Director at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he teaches in both the Exercise Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs. He is also the owner of Motus Physical Therapy and Performance in Amherst, NH, specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation, performance training, and return-to-sport programming.
Dr. Coffey has extensive clinical and educational experience in blood flow restriction (BFR) training and rehabilitation. Since 2017, he has developed and delivered continuing education courses focused on BFR, tendinopathy management, and strength training for rehabilitation and performance professionals through live national and international seminars as well as online educational platforms. His work emphasizes evidence-informed application of BFR across orthopedic rehabilitation, athletic performance, and exercise programming.
He has served as an invited speaker for professional organizations, universities, and sports medicine conferences on topics related to BFR, rehabilitation, and human performance, including presentations for the America East Health & Safety Summit, APTA educational events, and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) conferences.
