1Intern, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna University, Karad. Maharastra. India
2Cardio Respiratory Department, KIMSDU, Karad. Maharashtra, India
3Musculoskeletal Department Faculty of Physiotherapy, KIMSDU, Karad. Maharashtra, India
Online published on 6 April, 2019.
To determine the effect of lifestyle modification on grade I hypertensive individuals.
Ethical clearance was obtained from the Institutional Ethical Committee. 40 patients were selected for the study on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Demographic and baseline assessment were done on the first day. They are randomly allocated into two groups 20 in each group. Group A received conventional physiotherapy and Group B received lifestyle modification and conventional physiotherapy. Post test values were assessed after 3 months. The outcome measures are systolic (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and heart rate (HR).
Inter group statistical analysis for systolic blood pressure revealed significant in post intervention for group B (p=0.0372). Diastolic blood pressure was extremely significant for group B (P value<0.0001). Heart rate was very significant for group B (p=0.0008). While Post intervention analysis showed extremely significant difference between Group A and Group B (p<0.0001). Group B treated with lifestyle modification and conventional physiotherapy was extremely significant.
Exercises are effective in lowering the levels of systolic, diastolic blood pressure and heart rate. But exercises along with life style modification is significantly more effective for grade I hypertensive individuals.
Lifestyle modification, conventional physiotherapy, grade I hypertension
