Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science Grand Rounds

Presentations are held every other month from 7am to 8am. If you have suggestions for topics to discuss, or an interest in speaking at an upcoming Grand Rounds session, please contact Dr. Hoang at [email protected].

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 7-8am PST

Dr. Ivan Arriaga, PT, DPT

"Implementation of a Telehealth-based Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Loan Program"

The Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science hosts bimonthly Grand Rounds that is open to all clinicians and researchers interested in the topic of rehabilitation.

For our next session, we have invited Ivan Arriaga, PT, DPT who will be providing an outline of the implementation of a telehealth-based blood flow restriction (BFR) training loan program designed to overcome common barriers to traditional clinic-based BFR, such as limited space, scheduling constraints, and patient access. Key processes include patient screening, remote onboarding, equipment distribution, and individualized program design. Early lessons from rollout— including patient engagement, program sustainability, and preliminary outcomes —will be highlighted..

Dr. Ivan Arriaga is an Associate Clinical Professor in the UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, where he integrates clinical practice and teaching. His work focuses on innovative rehabilitation strategies, including the use of telehealth and blood flow restriction (BFR) training to improve access and outcomes in orthopedic care. He teaches across multiple courses in the DPT and Orthopedic PT Residency programs, with a focus on orthopedics, clinical reasoning, and health and wellness. Dr. Arriaga is committed to developing scalable, patient-centered models that advance both clinical practice and health equity.

This session will be recorded and uploaded here. Session Moderated by Rich Souza & Cathy Hoang (meeting ID: 910 9667 5740; passcode: 135485). join us via zoom here!