Blood pressure management - Isometric handgrip exercise reduces hypertension

D J Carlson; J Inder; J R McFarlane; G Dieberg; N A Smart

doi:10.1161/HYP.0000000000000042

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is responsible for 45% of cardiovascular deaths due to heart disease and 51% due to stroke worldwide (WHO). According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 31.6% of the Australian population had hypertension in 2011/2012. Our recent meta-analysis indicates that isometric exercise may be an effective treatment for those unable to conduct the recommended minimum 30 minutes per day of moderate aerobic exercise. The anti-hypertensive effect threshold of isometric handgrip training has not been established. Moreover, the usual handgrip intensity of 30% maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) used in most studies is initially challenging for some people. Aims: To investigate the isometric handgrip intensity threshold for an anti-hypertensive effect, and the possibility of using a 5% MVC group as either a low intensity effect group or a true working control.

Original language	English
Pages	e9-e9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1161/HYP.0000000000000042
Publication status	Published - 2016
Event	HBPRCA 2015: 37th Annual Scientific Meeting of the High Blood Pressure Research Council of Australia - Melbourne, Australia Duration: 2 Dec 2015 → 4 Dec 2015

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Conference	HBPRCA 2015: 37th Annual Scientific Meeting of the High Blood Pressure Research Council of Australia
City	Melbourne, Australia
Period	2/12/15 → 4/12/15

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

Exercise Physiology
Cardiology (incl. Cardiovascular Diseases)

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