Health Condition 1: I10- Essential (primary) hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Isometric Handgrip (IHG) exercise training: Group B 30% Maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) IHG
Dose
Bilaterally 4 sets of 30% MVC contractions with 2 min hold and 1 min interval in b
Sponsors
Dr Vidhi Thakar
Dr Dharmishtha Kharva
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Having resting systolic blood pressure between 130 to 159 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure of 85 to 99 mmHg (As per International Society of Hypertension) Individual not taking antihypertensive medication or either taking antihypertensive medication with no change in medication for past 4 months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with resting blood pressure greater than or equal to 160/100 mm Hg Individual with cardiovascular diseases (coronary artery disease, heart failure, peripheral vascular diseases), kidney disease or any cerebrovascular diseases Individual with any type of Diabetes mellitus Any physical limitations or disabilities of hand (e.g.: - Upper limb amputation) Individuals with severe arthritis of hand, carpal tunnel syndrome or cervical radiculopathy Individual taking more than three blood pressure regulating medications Individual who are participant of any exercise program or are physically active i.e., walking or pranayama techniques (3 days/week for past 3 months) Individual with cognitive deficit or difficulty in understanding or mental health issues
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Systolic blood pressure and Diastolic blood pressureTimepoint: 4 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Exercise adherenceTimepoint: 1st week 2nd week 3rd week 4th week | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Dharmishtha Kharva
Ashok and Rita Patel Institute of Physiotherapy
Outcome results
None listed