Effects of different types of cuffs for training with restriction of blood flow: A systematic review

Training with blood flow restriction shows positive results when associated with low training loads and similar when compared to high loads. There is still a gap in the literature regarding the influence of cuff sizes used in training, smaller cuffs require lower blood pressure levels to restrict blood flow in relation to larger cuffs, such a divergence can directly impact strength gains and hypertrophy. The aim of this study is to review in the scientific literature as the varied cuff widths can influence training, since establishing protocols can accelerate strength gains and hypertrophy, thus contributing to the results of the technique. This is a systematic review of the literature. This study is a subproject of a main research entitled "Physiotherapeutic approach in orthopedic and sports injuries", which was sent and approved by the Ethics and Research Committee of Faculdade Independente do Nordeste (CEP / FAINOR) through the opinion: 2,418,872. Both groups of cuffs showed beneficial results for gains in dynamic strength and muscle cross-sectional area. Based on the premise of the results obtained in this review, regardless of the width of the cuffs used in training with blood flow restriction, they produced similar increases in hypertrophy and strength gains.