"My colleague, Kathy Cortelyou, PT SCS talked me into going to the Owens Recovery science continuing education class at Northeastern University about one year ago. I had heard a little bit about blood flow restriction therapy and was interested but also somewhat skeptical.
We purchased two Delfi tourniquets immediately upon finishing the course, 1 for each of our clinics. Kathy and I were blown away by the amount of literature and solid research that had been done on personalized blood flow restriction therapy. Zac Dunkle, PT, retired USMC (and great guy) presented this extensive material to us in a manner that elucidated the incredible impact that this approach will produce. His handle on the material is beyond impressive. For every question he had an answer that was based in science and backed by the literature, which he was able to refer to by author, journal and date. This included material that had not yet been published.
If you were questioning the price tag on the course, question no more. The abundance of information presented was certainly worth the price of admission. But even more helpful has been the ongoing support that we receive from Zac and Owens Recovery Science through their Facebook page and direct emailing. This is a group that clearly cares about what they’re doing and has a great interest in continuing to learn and educate. We are the happy recipients.
As the owner of Balance Physical Therapy in NH, integrating Personalized Blood Flow Restriction therapy into our clinic has changed the game for our patients. Attending the course has helped our clinicians to better understand the chemical and physiological changes that are occurring as a result of injury and surgery. We are intervening with our patients more quickly with PBFR, preventing much of the catabolic effects the body is waging on itself and getting athletes and nonathletes back in the game faster and stronger.
If you want to be on the cutting edge of physical therapy and provide the best service to your clients, I would insist that you attend a course."
TESTIMONIALS
“As a PT in private practice for over 30 years, I have seen all types of modalities, techniques and theories come and go. However, after learning and using Blood Flow Restriction, it is the first time I have consistently seen anything have such a positive impact across the board with my patients.
It is not just for the elite athlete or weekend warriors but benefits the majority of our patient population. The mounds of research about blood flow restriction speak for itself.
If you are a licensed healthcare provider and don’t know about it, learn it now, and only from the original, Owens Recovery Science.”
"Owens Recovery Science has been one of the best courses I've taken in the past 5 years. The instructors are amazing communicators and are very knowledgeable in physiology and the benefits of Blood Flow Restriction Training. I have used the Owens Recovery Science BFR device for the last 2 years and have only seen positive results in my patients, as well as from my own injuries. ORS is a course I highly recommend to all rehab professionals. You will not be disappointed in this course! 5/5 stars"
"I was introduced to PBFRT over a year ago when I attended the Owens Recovery Science course in San Antonio last November. I was extremely fortunate to have Johnny Owens be the course instructor. The research information provided was astounding and the knowledge gained changed the way I practice physical therapy. I have since even retook the course from Kyle Kimbrell and learned even more. The research and applications are constantly evolving, and we need to stay up to date to provide the best care for our patients. I have required all my staff to get certified.
I have seen tremendous gains in my patients with measurable muscle mass changes, reduction of pain and significant gains in function. BFR can be utilized at all levels of care with high level athletes to the geriatric population. I truly feel that BFR is changing the way the field of physical therapy will care for patients in the future and I feel very fortunate to at the leading edge for the care of my patients. I highly recommend that all health care professionals who work with the injured patient or athlete attend the Owens Recovery Science course and become certified in BFR and utilize this game changing treatment in their practice."
Craig Maartmann-Moe, DPT, Cert. MDT, CSCS
"I want to let you know that since attending the course in San Antonio, I have found that the BFR training has revolutionized the way I treat certain populations of patients. I have been a clinician for 22+ years and other than McKenzie and directional preference for our spine patients, this device and theory behind it’s use has had the largest impact on my patient care since I have started working. Great stuff with great results in a short period of use!"
"Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR) may be one of the most significant advancements in the field of physical therapy over the past 20 years. The impact, and potential further impact on how we practice Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy will see a paradigm shift as this tool continues to be developed. I can say, without reservation, that Owens Recovery Science is the industry leader on this frontier. They demonstrate the ethical, evidence-driven decision-making that we must use in practice, and are leaders in research and dissemination of knowledge. These are just a few of the reasons I have chosen to align with ORS and utilize their products in my practice."
1) General examples of what you've learned from ORS...
Having had previous exposure to the Delfi Personalized Blood Flow Restriction (PBFR) tourniquet system, the main takeaways that I had from the course were exercise protocol setting and program progression based on scientific evidence. The science behind the technology was interesting and is certainly important information to know, but the clinical application of PBFR, the different protocol options that can be utilized, and the rationales for exercise progression are the pieces of knowledge that I employ in my practice on a daily basis.
2) How the ORS education / device have changed your practice for the better?
The course has greatly improved my patient education regarding the use of Personalized Blood Flow Restriction therapy. I am now better able to speak with each patient regarding why BFR exercises are beneficial to his rehabilitation program, which allows for better buy-in from the patient. There are at least a few BFR exercises included in most of our rehab programs, for both short and long term cases. Many of our players or patients who have tried BFR therapy have become regular users, whether in a rehab setting, for their pre-training muscle activation routines, or even as a post-training “top off” exercise routine.
3) A statement of general support for ORS and the continued service we provide beyond our course and device...
“Owens Recovery Science” is quickly becoming synonymous with “Blood Flow Restriction,” setting the industry standard with their educational content on Personalized Blood Flow Restriction as well as the quality of the Delfi tourniquet system units. The instructors for the course have been very open to engaging in conversations outside of the classroom setting, and there are additional educational resources that the website provides as well for continued learning. Whenever I have colleagues ask me about recommendations for BFR courses, there’s only one answer I always give – Owens Recovery Science!
4) Overall feedback on the value of the course to your practice / patients / athletes...
The Owens Recovery Science course has proven invaluable; Personalized Blood Flow Restriction therapy has quickly become integral to the daily operation in my practice. It speaks volumes about Owens Recovery Science and Personalized Blood Flow Restriction when elite level athletes are now voluntarily utilizing BFR exercises as part of their daily routines.
“Blood Flow Restriction has become a mainstay in our programming over the past several seasons. From rehabilitating injured athletes to helping our active players recover and maintain strength through a 162 game schedule, BFR is a tool we use on a daily basis. While there are many different products on the marketplace, we feel Owens Recovery Science combination of safety and ease of use stands well above the others and couldn’t recommend the product more.”
Matt Midkiff, PT, DPT, CSCS
1)General examples of what you've learned from ORS...
ORS has opened the door to our clinic in the education of the correct utilization of BFR. I knew a little prior to going to the certification course 18 months ago, but have learned so much on the current and ongoing research. I learned how valuable it can be for muscle growth, pain relief, bone healing and how to integrate it into the rehab setting. I also have appreciated the integration with the rehab cycle and post-op protocols.
2)How the ORS education / device have changed your practice for the better?
The use of the Delphi unit and integration of BFR in our clinic has been a game changer. The device itself is almost self managing with an internal doppler that maintains a constant pressure. This minimizes risk and allows us to know exactly how much pressure is occluded throughout an exercise. This insures that the pressure is consistent with research and protocols and that there is consistency between visits. The unit sells itself in safety and consistency for patients and doctors who send patients for BFR. The wide cuff is also tolerated very well.
3) A statement of general support for ORS and the continued service we provide beyond our course and device...
They have been available to answer questions and serve as a support network. They have posted research on a regular basis that educates my staff and I. They have sent full text articles of abstracts that have interested me and have provided more insights on ongoing research in BFR usage and on practical applications. They have posted regularly in social media and supported the growth of our social media by reposting our story on theirs. They have been quick to respond with any assistance that we have needed. We even hosted a course within our company and drew 35 PTs and the Kyle was great with presentation and the set up.
4) Overall feedback on the value of the course to your practice / patients / athletes...
Our patients have loved it and have responded well young and old . We have seen great increases in quad size after ACL and other knee surgeries. We utilize during nonweight bearing times for ankle surgeries or meniscal repairs and are able to maintain muscle. We use for shoulder tendonitis and repairs as well. WE have people that drive across the city for usage. We have orthos that refer to us because of it and we had to buy a second unit because of the demand for usage and referrals. We paid for each unit within the month of getting unique referrals we would have not gotten without it.
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