The effect of isometric exercises for cervical spine on blood pressure
Curković, B.; Puksec, M.; Perić, P.; Babić-Naglić, D.
Reumatizam 46(2): 17-19
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0374-1338 PMID: 17939241 Document Number: 487551
Isometric exercises are common modality in the treatment of cervical syndrome. They are based on maximal voluntary contraction for 5-10 seconds. Isometric exercises can significantly rise blood presure. The purpose of the study was to asses the effect of isometric exercises submaximal intesity (60% maximal voluntary contraction) redarding blood pressure. The reults showed that even isometric exercises lower intesity statistically singnificabt rise systolic and diastolic blood pressure immediately after exercises. The blood pressure values reach normal values after 30 minutes.