JOSING: Journal of Nursing and Health
Vol 1 No 2 (2021): JOSING: Journal of Nursing and Health

Changes of Blood Pressure in Hypertension Patients Through Isometric Handgrip Exercise

Juli Andri (University of Muhammadiyah Bengkulu)
Padila Padila (University of Muhammadiyah Bengkulu)
Andry Sartika (University of Muhammadiyah Bengkulu)
Muhammad Bagus Andrianto (University of Muhammadiyah Bengkulu)
Harsismanto J (Pematang Tiga Health Center)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Jun 2021

Abstract

This study aims to identify the effect of isometric handgrip exercise on changes in blood pressure in people with hypertension. Quasi experimental research design with two group pretest postest research design on 16 respondents. The results showed that there were changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure after the isometric handgrip exercise intervention (t = 8,279, p = 0,000), (t = 6,154, p = 0,000). In conclusion, there was a difference between the decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the isometric handgrip exercise intervention group. Keywords: Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Isometric Handgrip Exercise

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JOSING

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Health Professions Public Health

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