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September 09, 2018

Exercise prescription for Hypertension|BP

Exercise prescription for Hypertension
The competition in the world for study, job etc in individuals has caused non communicable disease i.e hypertension due to stress which was seen commonly in adults >45-50 years of age. Hypertension is an elevation in the systemic blood pressure to induce cardiovascular damage and other consequences

Exercise Goal


To achieve optimal basal physical activity and exercise status the person have to physically active and participated in other program.

1.Caution

  • controlled blood pressure
  • Regular heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate  monitoring
  • limited exercise

2. Aerobic exercise

  • Frequency    :2-5 times per day
  • Intensity       : -   light to moderate
  • Type              : -  rhythmic whole body exercise particularly resisted and isometrics
  • Time             : -   Minimum 15 to 30 minutes
Daily progress of the exercise is to be need based on physical examination, as higher the level of hypertension lower session of exercise iand  lower the level of hypertension longer session of exercise is done.
Progressive musculoskeletal as well as cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation has to be done.

3. Others

  • Brisk leisure activity       : -    like walking, dancing
  • Stress reducing activity  : -    Yoga, Medication, Tai chi
4. Potential pre-exercise
  • Smoking
  • Optimize nutrition
  • Fluid balance
  • Salt restriction
  • Sleep hygiene
  • Stress reduction
  • Education for regular use of medication

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