Hytro Partner with GB Basketball to Advance Performance and Recovery

Hytro, the pioneers of wearable Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) technology, are proud to announce a new partnership with GB Basketball as their Official BFR Partner.

This collaboration represents an important step in optimising performance and recovery across both the men’s and women’s programmes. As part of the partnership, Hytro has already supported GB Basketball with dedicated research projects exploring the impact of wearable BFR on the sport’s unique demands.

In the men’s programme, the research examined how Hytro BFR could be applied during warm-up to influence acute performance metrics, helping athletes prepare more effectively for competition. In parallel, the women’s programme investigated perceptions of benefit and ease of use among elite players, providing valuable insights to shape the integration of BFR into the training and recovery routines of female athletes.

Hytro Founder and Head of Elite Performance, Dr Warren Bradley, said: “The more time I spend in the States, the more I see just how important BFR is for basketball athletes. Hytro is unlocking legitimate performance gains, helping athletes get stronger, recover faster, and helping protect the athlete’s joints from the nonstop jumping and cutting the game throws at them. Teaming up with GB Basketball to perform novel research has provided an exciting opportunity to scientifically underpin these performance advantages, bringing the benefits of Hytro to life on the court.”

Chief Scientific Officer, Dr Tom Brownlee, added: “Basketball is a really exciting and important sport for us. The fast-paced nature coupled with the high volume of fixtures means that if we’re able to influence preparation, recovery and performance how we think we’re able to, it’s a huge win for all involved. Our work with GB Basketball has allowed us to look right across preparation, performance and recovery at the highest level. It’s also been great to work with some fantastic coaches who are ensuring the research is done to the highest standards.”

Trusted by over 300 elite teams worldwide, including those in football, rugby, NFL, NBA, Formula 1, athletics, and cycling, Hytro’s patented BFR wearables are bringing proven performance and recovery benefits to athletes at every level. Beyond sport, the technology is also being tested by NASA and SpaceX to help maintain muscle and bone health in zero-gravity environments.

For basketball, the opportunity is especially clear. The game demands explosive power, repeatability, and rapid recovery, all areas where BFR has been shown to deliver real impact. Our recent journal on BFR in basketball explores this in detail, highlighting how athletes can maintain speed and power throughout intense schedules.

By partnering with GB Basketball, Hytro is taking this knowledge from research to practice, ensuring players at the highest level have access to cutting-edge preparation and recovery tools. For coaches and teams looking to embed the same advantages into their own squads, our team is here to help, get in touch with us today.