RESEARCH PROTOCOL ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 2
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Research Protocol Annotated Bibliography
Alexis Agrapides
Moravian University
Research Protocol Annotated Bibliography
Charles, D., White, R., Reyes, C., & Palmer, D. (2020). A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE EFFECTS OF BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION TRAINING ON QUADRICEPS MUSCLE ATROPHY AND CIRCUMFERENCE POST ACL RECONSTRUCTION. International journal of sports physical therapy, 15(6), 882–891. https://doi.org/10.26603/ijspt20200882
Youths recovering from ACL surgery can increase general body functioning by using both blood flow restriction and standard physical therapy, as explained by this article that analyzes the effects of blood flow restriction training, specifically on the quadriceps muscle atrophy and generally on the circumference post ACL reconstruction. Through using the systematic review study design used in this article, my research will have a better insight on how the Blood flow restriction (BFR) training technique decreases muscle atrophy condition in various populations since it concludes that sufficient evidence yields to the fact that Blood flow restriction remedies femoral muscle atrophy in the ACL construction surgery.
Humes, C., Aguero, S., Chahla, J., & Foad, A. (2020). Blood Flow Restriction and Its Function in Post-Operative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Therapy: Expert Opinion. The archives of bone and joint surgery, 8(5), 570–574. https://doi.org/10.22038/abjs.2020.42068.2145
This article focuses on the increasingly popular reconstruction surgery called Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and how it can incorporate blood flow restriction therapy (BFR). It’s beneficial with my research since a deeper insight on how BFR therapy uses pneumatic cuff in the simulation of strenuous exercise with the sole purpose of promoting hypertrophy, mitigate atrophy and stimulate muscle recruitment in patients suffering from load-bearing limitations. This article concludes that BFR therapy uses type II muscle recruitment to mitigate atrophy while simultaneously stimulating hypertrophy in the said patients through analysis of existing literature.
Like LA, Persinger CR, Michalko BS, Durall CJ. Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Versus Standard Care for Reducing Quadriceps Atrophy After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. J Sport Rehabil. 2019 Nov 1;28(8):897-901. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2018-0062. PMID: 30300054.
Compared to other research used in this study, the article above compares blood Flow Restriction Therapy against Standard Care in reducing the effects of Quadriceps Atrophy after patients have undergone the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructive Surgery. The article utilizes random control trials and a literature review to conclude that BFR is effective when used over the short term in collaboration with exercises. My research will benefit by acquiring insight into the benefits of the early postoperative period. Still, it will not use the recommendations since the findings of the three studies were inconsistent.
Patterson, B.E., Barton, C.J., Culvenor, A.G., et al. Exercise-therapy and education for individuals one year after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a pilot randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 22, 64 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-03919-6
This article is reliable for using im ys study because it explains how Standard physical therapy and education are used by individuals who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction a year later and how guided rehabilitation is done for six months helps them recover. Through evaluating a physiotherapist-guided intervention and utilizing the Participant- and assessor-blinded research design, this article concludes that Standard physical therapy improves knee-related functioning.
Stephen D Patterson, J. O. (2019). Aspetar Sports Medicine Journal. THE USE OF BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION IN EARLY-STAGE REHABILITATION FOLLOWING ACL INJURY. Retrieved from https://www.aspetar.com/journal/viewarticle.aspx?id=485#.YPcZ7TNR3Dc
The article referenced above discusses the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear in general. It offers an insight into how it occurs, feels, and can be diagnosed. It’s the most appropriate for use since it discusses treatment by surgery and other methods such as Electrical stimulation, Movement exercises, Bracing, Icing, and compression. Having a broader perspective of the condition can help settle on the best mode of treatment between blood flow restriction and standard physical therapy or their combination since it even offers real-life experiences.
