Original Research Article
Year: 2022 | Month: September | Volume: 12 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 244-248
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20220931
Effect of Chair Suryanamaskar on Blood Pressure in Individuals with Essential Hypertension: An Experimental Study
Dr Siddhi Pandya1, Dr Hardini Prajapati2
1MPT in Cardiopulmonary, 2MPT in Cardiopulmonary, Associate Professor PG and PhD Guide, Ahmedabad Institute of Medical Sciences, Gujarat, Department of Physiotherapy, Ahmedabad institute of medical sciences
Corresponding Author: Dr Siddhi Pandya
ABSTRACT
Background: Hypertension prevails widely due to an extensive chronic lifestyle and it is identified as an imperative public health problem worldwide.For prevention and management of the hypertension physical activity is essential. Chair yoga, chair aerobics and other forms of adaptive chair exercise are one of the implemented approaches for fitness in the middle-aged group.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of Chair-Suryanamaskar on systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure and mean arterial blood pressure in essentially hypertensive individuals.
Method: In total 40 participants having essential hypertension were included in this study, they were divided into two groups. In the experimental group participants performed Chair- Suryanamaskar with ongoing medication for 4 weeks and in the control group participants were only on medication. systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure and mean arterial blood pressure measured before and after 4 weeks of intervention and corresponding results were analyzed.
Result: Results of the between-group analysis showed a significant reduction in systolic, diastolic and mean arterial blood pressure for the experimental group compared to the control group. Additionally, within-experimental group analysis also yielded a significant reduction in blood pressure, while no significant reduction is observed for the within-control group.
Conclusion: Chair-Suryanamsakar can be integrated into the plan of care for essentially hypertensive individuals along with their on-going medication.
Key words: Hypertension, Chair Suryanamaskar, Systolic blood pressure, Diastolic blood pressure, Mean arterial blood pressure