| Effect of isometric exercise on resting blood pressure: a meta analysis. | |
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PMID: 20182455 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Dynamic physical exercise (walking, swimming, and so on) is an important component of lifestyle changes to reduce blood pressure; however, many individuals are unwilling or unable to adopt this lifestyle change. Isometric exercise has not traditionally been recommended as an alternative to dynamic exercise and has not been well studied. A meta-analysis of controlled trials of isometric exercise on resting blood pressure was therefore undertaken. Five trials were identified including a total of 122 subjects. Isometric exercise for <1 h per week reduced systolic blood pressure by 10.4 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by 6.7 mm Hg. These changes are similar to those achieved with a single pharmacological agent. These results suggest that isometric exercise may be of value as part of lifestyle advice in maintaining a desirable blood pressure. |
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Authors:
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A Owen; J Wiles; I Swaine |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-02-25 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of human hypertension Volume: 24 ISSN: 1476-5527 ISO Abbreviation: J Hum Hypertens Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
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Created Date: 2010-11-18 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8811625 Medline TA: J Hum Hypertens Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 796-800 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Cardiology, Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, UK. andrew.owen@abm-tr.wales.nhs.uk |
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