Luke Gray

PhD Student (BFR-Induced Hypoalgesia) @ Northumbria University & DMRC-ADMR // BSc Sports Therapy // MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology // MSST

[Luke Gray @LG_EPT]

🚨 New Publication 🚨

Now online, the protocol of our two-phase BFR RCT embedded within a military rehabilitation centre.

Big shout out to my co-authors who have facilitated this paper, and the delivery of BFR! @DMRC_ADMR

https://t.co/QSidWTumkT

[Luke Gray @LG_EPT]

@bbctms @BramhallCC @joycie01 ol’ Harworth special this is!!!

[Luke Hughes @_LukeHughes_]

And here it is... footage of our #BloodFlowRestrictionExercise experiment with @SpaceX #Fram2 the first ever BFR exercise in microgravity performed by the @framonauts while orbiting the Earth in space!

An important step for the development of BFR as an exercise countermeasure for spaceflight, as we demonstrate that it is possible to automatically measure limb occlusion pressure and auto-regulate target pressure to perform BFR exercise in microgravity, where astronaut's physiology and blood flow behaves differently in the absence of gravity. Huge thanks to @SpaceX for qualifying and flying the Delfi Personalised Tourniquet System for Spaceflight (PTSS) for BFR and our experiment, and to the @framonauts for completing the experiment.

This is just the beginning.
@NUaerospacemed @nickcaplan23 @NorthumbriaUni @NUSportEx @SpaceX @sheffhallamuni @spacegovuk @esascience @NASA_Johnson @csa_asc

[Owens Recovery @Owens_Recovery]

Check out our most recent blog to see how NASA and SpaceX are implementing BFR with the Delfi PTS for BFR into the care of space travelers both in orbit and here on earth!
🚀 👽 🛰️
https://t.co/zJjGc4v7jZ

@_LukeHughes_ @johnnyowensCFI

[Luke Hughes @_LukeHughes_]

Buzzing to now announce that our #BloodFlowRestriction exercise research experiment will be launching to orbit with @SpaceX as part of the Fram2 @framonauts mission!

There are many firsts...the first time exercise will be performed in outer space on @SpaceX Dragon, and the first time #BFR exercise will be performed by astronauts in outer space. This all started a few years ago with an idea that has now made it to space: https://t.co/KupdgVzym2

BFR has been shown to improve exercise efficiency in ground-based studies in a manner which would be compatible with the greater constraints of exploration-class missions to space. This study marks the first in-flight research to explore the safety of BFR exercise training as an adjunct to astronaut health and performance in space, collaborating with @TMadenWilkinson and @joehandsaker

Fram2 is the first human spaceflight over the Earth’s
polar regions. Read more about the mission and scientific research here: https://t.co/ne2EvFt1Np

[Luke Hughes @_LukeHughes_]

And the first time #BloodFlowRestriction exercise, and exercise in general, will be performed on @SpaceX Dragon to investigate how #BFR exercise training can be used to optimise the efficiency of exercise countermeasures to maintain astronaut health and performance on exploration missions to the Moon and Mars 🚀 🩸🏋🏽‍♂️🧑🏽‍🚀

Watch live: https://t.co/sTbNhiKpW3

[Dr Pete Ladlow @LadlowPete]

Muticentre RCT investigating the influence of twice daily BFR exercise on persistent knee pain in military personnel...

Data collection completed 🙌🥳

Data analysis commenced! ✍️

Protocol 👇
https://t.co/X7bMxMA2ru

@DMS_DefRehab @dms_dmrc @Owens_Recovery

[Luke Hughes @_LukeHughes_]

Our new @BJSM_BMJ editorial, outlining 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 for #BloodFlowRestriction research, is now published online. Important paper w/some excellent co-authors @jploenneke @thebfrpros @centner_c @johnnyowensCFI @S_Warmington @Patrick_M_Swain

[Luke Gray @LG_EPT]

How can BFR exercise be utilised for the management of persistent pain following complex injuries in military personnel?

New review paper by @DMRC_ADMR @_LukeHughes_ @LadlowPete

Open Access - https://t.co/KSn8fy4CH0

[Luke Hughes @_LukeHughes_]

🚨Please share: New fully-funded PhD opportunity with @SJ_Allison and myself to investigate #BloodFlowRestriction as an exercise intervention to improve bone health 👇🏽

https://t.co/hrwBxbBQDo

For those interested, get in touch with us.

Deadline: January 24th 2025

[Luke Gray @LG_EPT]

@DrJN_SportsMed If you search the word “stress” instead of “stress fracture” it highlights that word for you and brings up previous posts. Might be an issue with numerous search terms.

[Professor Jeremy Lewis PhD FCSP @JeremyLewisPT]

“Your rotator cuff tendon tear, IS the cause of your shoulder pain.” …IS IT?

[FA Medical Society @FAMS_SE]

🏥 Our 1️⃣st event of the 2024/2025 season is on

❓Why do all hamstring injuries these days involve tendons?

📔 Monday 28th October 2024

➡️ Registration LINK below
https://t.co/EI2E3hL3Sv

[Luke Gray @LG_EPT]

@DrPHphysio Congratulations!
I will enjoy the read - [email protected]

[Dr Pete Ladlow @LadlowPete]

This Wednesday I will be presenting the evolution of a Defence Medical Services MSKI priority research programme (the STRONG study) and its future implications on military performance and rehabilitation at @SSACS2024

Details of how to sign up for this symposium are 👇

[Luke Hughes @_LukeHughes_]

Nice to see our new paper now published in @ExpPhysiol looking at the hypoalgesic and neurophysiological responses to BFR and high load resistance exercise, extending our BFR & pain modulation work.

Led by @RyNorbury 💪🏽

https://t.co/WBn0gUkXis

[Stuart Butler @PhysioButler]

Physio with trauma qualification required for netball. 10:15am till 5:45pm (Surrey Sports Park- Saturday 2nd march) - £25ph

Contact [email protected] for further information
@physiosinsport

[Luke Hughes @_LukeHughes_]

🚨Please share

Fully-funded PhD studentship opportunity with myself, Prof @nickcaplan23 and Dr. Claire Bruce-Martin on developing #BloodFlowRestriction exercise as a spaceflight countermeasure, investigating the physiology & biomechanics in simulated micro- and hypo-gravity.

[Kirsty Sale @ElliottSale]

🧵Female athletes please read:

1. The menstrual cycle does NOT have a dropsies phase

2. There is no high-quality evidence to say that your reaction time will be decreased in Phase 1 (when oestrogen and progesterone are low) & 4 (when oestrogen and progesterone are high)