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Effect of isometric handgrip exercise on blood pressure in pre-hypertensive women |
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| Creator | 1. Sirorat Worachet 2. Saowanee Nakmareong |
| Title | Effect of isometric handgrip exercise on blood pressure in pre-hypertensive women |
| Publisher | Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University |
| Publication Year | 2560 |
| Journal Title | Journal of Associated Medical Sciences |
| Journal Vol. | 50 |
| Journal No. | 2 |
| Page no. | 197-208 |
| Keyword | Isometric handgrip exercise, pre-hypertension, blood pressure, exercise |
| ISSN | 25396056 |
| Abstract | Objectives: To determine the effect of isometric handgrip exercise on blood pressure in pre-hypertensive women.Materials and methods: Pre-hypertensive individuals which were diagnosis by physician aged 40-59 years (n=42) were included in this study. Participants were randomly assigned into two groups: control group (mean age 48.10?5.76 years, n=21) and exercise group (mean age 50.00?7.01 years, n=21). In the exercise group, subjects performed isometric handgrip exercise at an intensity of 30% of handgrip maximum voluntary contraction at a rate of 2-minutes holding followed by 1-minute rest interval for 4 times, frequency 3 days/week for 4 weeks. Resting blood pressure were measured pre- and post-intervention period.Results: After training with an isometric handgrip for 4 weeks, resting systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure were significantly reduced compared to baseline blood pressure (p<0.05). Moreover, after 4 weeks the exercise group had statistically significant lower systolic blood pressure than control (p<0.05). Mean arterial pressure in the exercise group was also reduced (-3.1%, p=0.002) compared to pre-exercise period. At the end of intervention, mean arterial pressure in the exercise group was significantly lower than that of control (p=0.038).Conclusion: Resting blood pressure in pre-hypertensive women was reduced following isometric handgrip exercise for 4 weeks. |
