Placebo Hypoalgesia in Blood Flow Restriction Leg Press-Induced Pain

2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Aleksandra Budzisz, Michał Krzysztofik, Jonatan Helbin, Agata Latocha, Justyna Brączyk, Przemysław Bąbel
DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/wufch
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Abstract

Blood-flow-restriction (BFR) training is effective at low loads but often painful due to cuff pressure and metabolite buildup. The aim of the study was to determine whether placebo can reduce BFR pain and improve physical performance.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pain Management and Placebo Effect Cardiovascular and exercise physiology Sports Performance and Training

Publication details

Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint