Abstract
INTRODUCTION :Isometric hand grip exercise (IHG) is a form of static resistance exercise. Such exercises are characterized by a change in muscle tension while the muscle length remains constant. Aerobic isotonic exercise has plethora of proved benets over blood pressure but needs dedicated time and willingness to perform it. In comparison to Aerobic isotonic exercise, Isometric hand grip exercise is a simple form of exercise which needs little adjustment in daily routine.OBJECTIVE:To determine the immediate effect of graded isometric hand grip exercise on Systolic and Diastolic blood pressure.MATERIALS AND METHODS:Present study was conducted on 82 healthy adults aged between 18 to 25 years including both sexes. Subjects having any form of hypertension, other cardio-vascular co-morbidities and any diseases involving wrist joint and palmar diseases are excluded from this study. Systolic and Diastolic Blood pressure is measured single handedly at resting condition, after 30% Maximum voluntary contractions (MVC), after high load contractions, Post sham, and 1 hour post sham.CONCLUSION:It is revealed that after 30% MVC and post high load ,SBP and DBP is signicantly increased compared to resting condition but after post sham, SBP and DBP is signicantly decreased in both sexes.There is no signicant change found in 1 hour post sham condition.
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