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Effects of Walking and Relaxation Exercises on Controlling Hypertension

Effects of Walking and Relaxation Exercises on Controlling Hypertension. Guler Balci Alparslan and Nuran Akdemir Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society March 2010 Volume 16 Issue 1. Purpose.

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Effects of Walking and Relaxation Exercises on Controlling Hypertension

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  1. Effects of Walking and Relaxation Exercises on Controlling Hypertension GulerBalciAlparslan and NuranAkdemir Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society March 2010 Volume 16 Issue 1

  2. Purpose • Evaluate effects of walking and relaxation exercises on primary and resistant hypertension

  3. Methods • Subjects aged 18-65, taking hypertensive meds for 1 month, BMI between 20-30 • 13 week Intervention • Blood Pressure Monitoring • Twice daily for 12 weeks • Relaxation Exercises and Walking Program • Deep breathing and relaxation exercises once a day • Walk 45 min. 3X’s/week

  4. Results • SBP decreased 10.96 mmHg; DBP decreased 7mmHg • Anxiety levels decreased • Results show interventions effective on primary and resistant hypertension conditions • No lifestyle changes found in terms of cigarette use, alcohol use, etc.

  5. Discussion • Inadequate exercise, stress, anger, and anxiety are risk factors for hypertension • Studies show that walking inhibits hypertension & regulates BP • Physicians can implement walking and relaxation programs to decrease hypertensive attacks

  6. Conclusion • Walking & Relaxation exercises are effective interventions for decreasing BP in primary & resistant hypertension

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