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Episode Synopsis
Episode Summary
This episode's guest is Dr. Ryan Zumwalt, a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Doctor of Physical Therapy based in Washington State.
In this episode, Dr. Scott Jablonka, Carolina Movement Doc, sits with Dr. Zumwalt and they discuss Blood Flow Restriction, a revolutionary treatment modality with applications that are immensely valuable to both the fitness and rehab industries.
Top Takeaways
"I've never had anyone quit a plan of care with Blood Flow Restriction."
- [Dr. Ryan Zumwalt]
“BFR can be applied to anybody, and anybody anywhere.”
- [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
“In general, in practice, I haven’t seen anyone have any negative effects from using BFR.”
- [Dr. Ryan Zumwalt]
“Stronger people are harder to kill and generally more useful.”
- [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
Episode Highlights
[00:43] Intro
[03:00] About Today's guest, Dr. Ryan Zumwalt.
[06:04] What is Blood Flow Restriction?
[10:47] Applications of Blood Flow Restriction.
[15:12] Are there certain concepts to determine the number of BFR reps to use?
[16:41] What kind of feedback do you get from patients who are skeptical about the treatment?
[12:22] Drawbacks of Blood Flow Restriction.
[20:11] Connect with Dr. Zumwalt
See full show notes.
This episode's guest is Dr. Ryan Zumwalt, a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Doctor of Physical Therapy based in Washington State.
In this episode, Dr. Scott Jablonka, Carolina Movement Doc, sits with Dr. Zumwalt and they discuss Blood Flow Restriction, a revolutionary treatment modality with applications that are immensely valuable to both the fitness and rehab industries.
Top Takeaways
"I've never had anyone quit a plan of care with Blood Flow Restriction."
- [Dr. Ryan Zumwalt]
“BFR can be applied to anybody, and anybody anywhere.”
- [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
“In general, in practice, I haven’t seen anyone have any negative effects from using BFR.”
- [Dr. Ryan Zumwalt]
“Stronger people are harder to kill and generally more useful.”
- [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
Episode Highlights
[00:43] Intro
[03:00] About Today's guest, Dr. Ryan Zumwalt.
[06:04] What is Blood Flow Restriction?
[10:47] Applications of Blood Flow Restriction.
[15:12] Are there certain concepts to determine the number of BFR reps to use?
[16:41] What kind of feedback do you get from patients who are skeptical about the treatment?
[12:22] Drawbacks of Blood Flow Restriction.
[20:11] Connect with Dr. Zumwalt
See full show notes.
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