Blood Flow Restriction (BFR): Changing Exercise & Rehab for Chiropractors

Session Information

Regional Event: se
Start Date: 05/29/2026 2:40 pm
End Date: 05/29/2026 4:20 pm
Location: Las Olas IV

Speakers in this session...

  • Michael DeBord

    Sponsors

    Michael DeBord DC

    Dr. Mike DeBord, a former chiropractor who owned his own Chiropractic and Performance Center for 15 years, was introduced to BFR bands in 2014, experiencing a profound improvement in his health and fitness. Inspired by the transformative impact on himself and those around him, he recognized the need for better exercise solutions for everyone, leading him to establish B3 Sciences in 2019.

    Dr. Mike is internationally recognized as a foremost expert in BFR, with unmatched experience spanning 9 years of practical use, research, and review of over 1000 papers, studies, and peer reviews. He possesses comprehensive knowledge of the entire BFR industry and has spent 7 years educating clinics, physical therapists, doctors, and athletic trainers on effective BFR implementation.

    Additionally, Dr. Mike serves as a consultant to various sports teams at the high school, collegiate, Olympic, and professional levels. He conducts nationwide BFR Certification courses catering to health professionals, trainers, athletes, and individuals across all 50 states.

     

    Sessions...

    Blood Flow Restriction (BFR): Changing Exercise & Rehab for Chiropractors
    Regional Event: se
    Start Date: 05/29/2026 2:40 pm
    End Date: 05/29/2026 4:20 pm
    Location: Las Olas IV
    Session details

    Sponsor – B3Science

    Course Description

    Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training is rapidly transforming the way healthcare professionals approach rehabilitation, muscle development, metabolic health, and recovery. This course equips chiropractors with a science-based understanding of BFR and practical strategies for integrating it safely and effectively into clinical practice.

    Participants will explore the physiological mechanisms behind BFR, review current research, learn patient screening protocols, and gain hands-on experience using B3 Bands. The program bridges chiropractic philosophy with modern exercise science, providing actionable tools to enhance patient outcomes, accelerate recovery, and expand service offerings.

    Learning Objectives

    1. Analyze the physiological mechanisms of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, including venous occlusion, metabolic stress response, hormonal signaling, and muscular adaptation, and explain how these mechanisms support rehabilitation and functional restoration.
    2. Apply appropriate patient screening criteria, identify contraindications, and implement safe pressure application techniques when integrating BFR into chiropractic clinical practice.
    3. Design and integrate evidence-informed BFR protocols alongside chiropractic adjustments and rehabilitation strategies to improve patient outcomes in pain reduction, recovery, and performance.

     

    Assets

    Powerpoint
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Sponsor – B3Science

Course Description

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training is rapidly transforming the way healthcare professionals approach rehabilitation, muscle development, metabolic health, and recovery. This course equips chiropractors with a science-based understanding of BFR and practical strategies for integrating it safely and effectively into clinical practice.

Participants will explore the physiological mechanisms behind BFR, review current research, learn patient screening protocols, and gain hands-on experience using B3 Bands. The program bridges chiropractic philosophy with modern exercise science, providing actionable tools to enhance patient outcomes, accelerate recovery, and expand service offerings.

Learning Objectives

  1. Analyze the physiological mechanisms of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, including venous occlusion, metabolic stress response, hormonal signaling, and muscular adaptation, and explain how these mechanisms support rehabilitation and functional restoration.
  2. Apply appropriate patient screening criteria, identify contraindications, and implement safe pressure application techniques when integrating BFR into chiropractic clinical practice.
  3. Design and integrate evidence-informed BFR protocols alongside chiropractic adjustments and rehabilitation strategies to improve patient outcomes in pain reduction, recovery, and performance.

 

Assets

Powerpoint
Visit Link