BPC-157. Healing peptide or hype? .Here’s what the science actually says: .🧵.

How does BFR build muscle with light weights?. It’s not magic, it’s physiology. Metabolic stress, cell swelling, and muscle signaling all play a role. Here are 5 ways BFR drives growth without heavy loading. #BFR #Hypertrophy #SportsScience #StrengthTraining #MuscleGrowth

BFR isn’t perfect. And that’s the point. In trained athletes, it often doesn’t outperform traditional strength work. In some rehab cases, benefits taper once full loading resumes. It’s still a valuable tool, just not a magic one. #BFR #SportsScience #Rehab #Strength.

Can tendons adapt without heavy load?. Low-load BFR has been shown to improve tendon stiffness and CSA, matching high-load strength in some cases. Even passive BFR may acutely increase Achilles tendon stiffness, useful for early rehab or pre-activity prep. #BFR #TendonHealth

Looking to boost performance without adding fatigue?.Ischemic Preconditioning (IPC) with BFR does exactly that. Simple. Effective. Underused. Carousel ⬇️.#SportsScience #BFRtraining

What role can BFR play across a full rehab progression?. Not just for early phases, BFR can target imbalances, reinforce tendon/muscle capacity, and support return-to-play. Used right, it helps bridge the gap from rehab to performance. #BFRtraining #SportsRehab #ACLRehab

- Speeds healing in tendon, ligament, and muscle (in animals) .- Activates VEGF, nitric oxide, fibroblast pathways .- Works orally and by injection .- Not FDA-approved .- Banned in sport (WADA S0) .- No human clinical trials. Promising, but early. Seen it yet? #BPC157.

Want research summaries on BFR and anterior knee pain?.Here’s a free BFR Research Library organized by topic:.🔗

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Anterior knee pain is a constant challenge in basketball. Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) lets athletes keep loading safely—without shutting them down. ✅ Reduces pain.✅ Modulates sensitivity.✅ Supports tendon loading.Details 👇

That’s why I built The BFR Blueprint —.A science-based course for coaches, clinicians, and performance pros who want to apply BFR safely & effectively. DM me for early access.

It’s not just for rehab. We’re using this with healthy, high-minute players. The research is catching up — but results are already here.

Passive BFR post-game or post-practice:.✅ Reduces soreness.✅ Improves blood flow.✅ Accelerates clearance of waste products.And it does all of that without adding training fatigue.

Playoff recovery is a different game. When athletes don’t have time to rest, we get creative. That’s where passive BFR comes in. No lifting. No movement. Just cuffs, pressure, and physiology. And it works. 🧵.

Everyone talks about what BFR does. Few talk about how to do it safely. 👉 Cuff width matters (≥5 cm).👉 Individualized pressure matters (LOP).I summarized the key safety research here:.🔗 #BFR #BloodFlowRestriction #SportsScience #Strength

Can walking improve VO₂max?. Yes — with BFR. 15 min of low-intensity walking w/ BFR (2x/day for 2 weeks) significantly improved VO₂max in trained athletes. Smart programming > more intensity. #BFRtraining #VO2max #SportsScience

BFR isn’t just for rehab. ✅ Boosts strength & hypertrophy .✅ Enhances VO₂ max .✅ Improves recovery . Not a shortcut—a tool. Have you seen BFR used in sport or performance?. #BFR #StrengthTraining #Rehab #VO2max