Introduction:

Anterior cruciate ligament rupture causes atrophy and loss of strength, which is why early and adequate rehabilitation is needed. Blood flow restriction training is a safe and effective tool for gaining strength and muscle mass in healthy subjects and in the clinical population.

Objective:

To evaluate the effect of rehabilitation with blood flow restriction on strength, muscle mass, and pain intensity in patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Methods:

Three databases were searched for articles using a combination of terms related to blood flow restriction and anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation. Selected studies assessed strength, muscle mass, and pain. Most of them report positive effects in the use of blood flow restriction.

Conclusions:

Blood flow restriction training during early rehabilitation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction may be an alternative to improve strength and increase muscle mass. It is equated to training with high loads; it also reduces pain and mechanical stress on the knee joint.

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