What is AOP and how is cuff pressure determined?

Arterial Occlusion Pressure (AOP) is the minimum pressure needed to completely stop arterial blood flow, typically measured using a Doppler probe. Training pressure is prescribed as a safe fraction of this number, usually 40–50% for upper limbs and 60–80% for lower limbs.

How does the tool handle elastic bands without Doppler measurement?

When using elastic wraps without a measured AOP, the tool prescribes an evidence-based perceived tightness scale of 7 out of 10 instead of estimating uncalibrated numerical pressure.

Should the cuff remain inflated between sets?

Yes, standard BFR protocols keep the cuff continuously inflated during both the working sets and the short 30-to-60-second rest intervals.

What happens if a contraindication is selected in the health screen?

If high-risk conditions such as DVT, active cancer, unhealed surgery, or uncontrolled hypertension are selected, the tool blocks protocol generation to ensure safety.

What is the classic 30-15-15-15 repetition scheme?

It is a standard 4-set BFR protocol consisting of a 30-rep initial set followed by three 15-rep sets with short rest intervals (typically 30 seconds), totaling 75 repetitions at 20–40% 1RM.

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Blood Flow Restriction (Kaatsu) Occlusion Load-Ramp Recovery Coach

Design and monitor a BFR protocol: AOP/LOP-based cuff pressure (40–80%), 20–40% 1RM loads, the classic 30-15-15-15 scheme, volume reduction, elastic-vs-pneumatic guidance, a week-by-week ramp, and a contraindication screen.

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Cuff pressure is prescribed as 40–80% of Doppler-measured AOP (absolute mmHg when supplied), loads sit at 20–40% 1RM under the classic 30-15-15-15 scheme with the cuff inflated throughout, external load is compared against conventional 70% 1RM work, elastic bands get the 7/10-tightness approximation, a week-by-week ramp with deload structures the program, and the contraindication screen refuses to plan for DVT, clotting, uncontrolled hypertension, PAD, unhealed surgery, pregnancy, cancer/lymphedema or neuropathy.

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1. Lower-Limb Hypertrophy with Pneumatic Doppler Cuff

2. Upper-Limb Return-to-Play with Elastic Bands

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