Blood flow restriction training for rowers with back pain
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This study tests whether a special training technique called blood flow restriction can help rowers aged 13-20 with mild or recurring back pain. It involves wearing bands on your legs while rowing, which may help you build strength and recover while reducing pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 13 and 20 years old.
- You are a rower who trains at least 3 days a week or 12 hours a week.
- You have mild back pain (less than 3 out of 10) or back pain that keeps coming back and has affected your practice or races in the past 18 months.
- You can complete a 2,000-meter rowing test on an ergometer.
- You do not have any major spine conditions, blood clotting issues, uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or other serious health problems that would make blood flow restriction training unsafe.
Quick eligibility check
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