Change of Instant Blood Pressure after Different Rehabilitation Exercises for Stroke Patients

VernacularTitle:不同康复运动训练方式下脑卒中患者运动后即刻血压的变化
Author: Zehua HUANG ; Heng TAN ; Rongyi JI ; Yifang CAI ; Guangxiong CHENG ; Wenhui LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: exercise, isotonic exercise, stroke, blood pressure
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(6):513-514
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the change of instant blood pressure after different rehabilitation exercises for stroke patients. Methods60 stroke patients were divided into Groups A, B and C. Group A raised both arms and ante flexed shoulders >70° in seat intermittently40～50 times in 3 minutes; Group B raised both arms and ante flexed shoulders >70° in seat continually for 3 minutes (isometric); Group Cwalked slowly more than 45 steps in 3 minutes. The brachial artery blood pressure and pulse of patients were monitored before and immediatelyafter training. Results The blood pressure of Group B raised significantly after training (P<0.05). Groups A and C did not raise significantlyafter training (P>0.05). The pulse of all the groups raised and there was no significant difference among them after training (P>0.05).Conclusion Continuous persistent isotonic contraction can cause elevation of blood pressure, which patients with hypertension should avoid.