Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Exercise in Lower Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Patients

About this trial

This trial is enrolling individuals with complete cervical spinal cord injuries to test the effect of low-load blood flow resistance (BFR) exercise on transfer support and strength. If included, participants will receive either: 1) a resistance training protocol with standard application of blood flow restriction; or 2) conventional physical therapy four times a week for six weeks. Final testing will be performed after 6 weeks. BFR training is a technique in which pressurized bands (which look similar to blood pressure cuffs) are worn around the arms or legs to slow blood flow to specific muscles during training.