Isometric Resistance Training to Manage Hypertension: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

Hypertension is the primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease and adequate blood pressure control is often elusive. The objective of this work was to conduct a meta-analysis of trial data of isometric resistance training (IRT) studies in people with hypertension, to establish if IRT produced an anti-hypertensive effect. A database search (PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and MEDLINE) identified randomised controlled and crossover trials of IRT versus a sedentary or sham control group in adults with hypertension.

Recent findings

We included 12 studies (14 intervention groups) in the meta-analyses, with an aggregate of 415 participants. IRT reduced systolic blood pressure (SBP), mean difference (MD) - 7.47 mmHg (95%CI - 10.

SUBMITTER: Baffour-Awuah B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10014822 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature