Blood Flow Restriction Training for Basketball Recovery
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This study tests whether briefly restricting blood flow to the legs (using an arm cuff on the thigh) can help male basketball players recover faster and improve leg strength after games. Researchers want to see if this technique, called ischemic preconditioning, reduces fatigue and speeds healing.
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Who can take part
- You must be a male student at Guangzhou Sport University who plays basketball regularly
- You are in good overall health with no heart, liver, kidney, nerve, digestive, or metabolic diseases
- Your blood pressure is normal and you have not had a lower leg or thigh injury in the past 6 months
- You are not taking performance-enhancing drugs, hormone medications, or muscle-building supplements (for at least 4 weeks before starting)
- You can commit to 6 weeks of the study, including training sessions and fitness tests
- You have no blood clots, bleeding disorders, or skin infections where a cuff would go on your thigh
Quick eligibility check
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