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Isokinetic strength measurements (ISMs) were taken before and after a 6 week PT program. 2

48 patients with painful
TKAs, FI, and quadriceps

Pre-therapy ISMs

36 patients 12 patients
PI (non-BFR) BFR regimen

6 week PT program

Post-therapy ISMs:
1. Average power/repetition
2. Peak torque
3. Work/repetition

Affected leg compared to contralateral leg
Pre-PT compared to post-PT

Fig: Study flow chart 2

PTS Personalized Tourniquet System (10 cm cuff width) was used for
vascular occlusion

50% to 80% limb occlusion pressure
Patients performed short and long arc quadriceps sets, straight leg raises,
leg press, hamstring curls, step up/downs and sit-to stand repetitions
4 sets of each exercise with a 30/15/15/15 repetition protocol with a

30-second rest between sets

Tourniquet inflation maintained throughout with a maximum period of 8
minutes

Fig: Personalized Tourniquet System and BFR regimen 2
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