1Tutor, Department of Physiology, JSS medical College, Mysuru
2Professor & HOD, Department of Physiology, DWMIMS, Wayanad, Kerala
*Corresponding author: Dr. Ramya C M Tutor, Department of Physiology, JSS medical College, Mysuru,
Online published on 19 January, 2018.
To study and compare the effect of Isotonic and Isometric exercise on Ocular Perfusion Pressure (OPP) in healthy young adults.
40 healthy young adult volunteers comprising 20 males and 20 females in the age group of 18–21 years were selected among MBBS Phase I students of JSS Medical college, Mysuru. Isotonic exercise was performed using a treadmill, and isometric exercise was performed with a Digital back-leg lift dynamometer. IOP and BP were recorded before and after performing exercises using standard methods. Mean arterial pressure (MAP) and OPP were calculated. Statistical analysis was done using paired t test and ANOVA to test the difference between the groups.
OPP increased by 11.27±1.33 mm Hg after isotonic exercise and by 6.82±0.02 mm Hg after isometric exercise. The changes were statistically significant (P< 0.001).
There was a significant increase in OPP after performing both Isotonic and isometric exercises. Moderate intensity Isotonic exercise proves to be beneficial for ocular health as it improves ocular perfusion.
Ocular perfusion pressure, Isotonic exercise, Isometric exercise, Glaucoma
