Influence of cuff material on blood flow restriction stimulus in the upper body

Table 2 Ratings of perceived exertion and discomfort for each cuff (elastic and nylon) at rest and across sets (1–4)

Elastic cuff	25th	50th	75th	Nylon	25th	50th	75th
RPE at rest	6	6	6	RPE at rest	6	6	6
Set 1	9	12	15		10	12	14
Set 2	12	13	15		12	13	15
Set 3	13	14	16		12	13	15
Set 4	13	14	17		13	14	16
Discomfort at rest	0	0	0	Discomfort at rest	0	0	0
Set 1	2	3	6		2	2	4
Set 2	3	4*	7		2	3	4
Set 3	3	5*	7		2.5	4	5
Set 4	3	4*	8		2.5	4	6

Values are displayed for 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile
* Significant differences between cuffs. Differences are noted on the 50th percentile

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