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Dr. Ed Le Cara is an expert in a number of healing modalities, in addition to being a trained chiropractor and medical professional. Based in Dallas, Texas, Ed helps individuals in their healing and recovery journey, and one of the the techniques he employs is blood flow restriction (BFR). Blood flow restriction has recently started finding its way into the sports performance world, and as an expert in this technique, Ed has many valuable insights to share. In this episode hosted by Dan McDonogh, Ed shares more about blood flow restriction (BFR). He explains what it is, how it works, and how its role has evolved in the sports performance, health and fitness industry. Ed also explains some of the benefits and risks of BFR and why it’s so important to have a trained coach or guide to ensure athletes are using it the right way and not setting themselves up for injury. Tune in to find out more. Key Takeaways: [0:43] Dan introduces his guest for this episode- Ed Le Cara. [3:18] How did Ed get introduced to blood flow restriction? Where did it originate and what is its role in the industry today? [10:01] Blood flow restriction is being adapted to the sports performance world. [15:55] Dan and Ed discuss the discomfort that athletes may feel when using blood flow restriction. [16:59] What is the best way to approach integrating blood flow restriction as a modality in the health and fitness world? [17:43] Link - Jeremy Loaniki, University of Mississippi Oldness How long it takes to adapt to blood flow restriction [19:15] It is important to have a coach who is familiar with this modality to guide athletes who are getting into it. What are some of the risks of undertaking blood flow restriction without the proper guidance? [24:58] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax. [26:08] How would an individual be able to determine what their percentage of blood flow restriction should be? [31:01] Is it necessary to do BFR on both sides of the body, even if rehab is taking place only for one side? [34:19] Where does Ed recommend as a starting point for someone wanting to learn more about blood flow restriction? [38:12] How does this compare to PRP treatment? [44:52] What are the differences between the different companies offering BFR? Mentioned in This Episode: VertiMax VertiMax on Facebook VertiMax on Instagram VertiMax on YouTube VertiMax on LinkedIn Dan McDonogh Dan McDonogh on LinkedIn Dr. Ed Le Cara Dr. Le Cara's Approach To: Blood Flow Restriction Training, by Dr. Ed Le Cara Ed Le Cara on Instagram BFR University BFR University Podcast Tweetables: "Let's not hurt our back lifting heavy loads if we can get away with it. Let's have perfect form, use lighter loads but get the adaptation that we need because you don't have to lift the heavy loads." "Blood flow restriction has been shown to be very, very safe in the literature." "So even though I've only got the cuff [in one place], I still get benefits [further down the limb]. I still get benefits on the opposite side and I still get benefits in my brain." "When we do BFR with light loads, you don't cause any muscle damage." "There's a balance between needing more pressure, less pressure and being comfortable and practical." "Any time that our body can repair ourselves, it's always better than putting cortisone or other things which are really band aids."