BmjBackground and objective Low-load exercise training with blood flow restriction (BFR) can increase muscle strength and may offer an effective clinical musculoskeletal (MSK) rehabilitation tool. The aim of this review was to systematically analyse the evidence regarding the effectiveness of this...
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/51/13/1003.abstract
Especially after surgery when the load you can use is reduced, you can get equivalent stress and stimulation of the muscle without the stress on the joint that comes with a higher load.