scholarly journals Effects of Swedish Massage Therapy on Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, and Inflammatory Markers in Hypertensive Women

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izreen Supa’at ◽  
Zaiton Zakaria ◽  
Oteh Maskon ◽  
Amilia Aminuddin ◽  
Nor Anita Megat Mohd Nordin
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Adhesion Molecules ◽  
Inflammatory Markers ◽  
Massage Therapy ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Relaxation Effects ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Massage Group

Swedish Massage Therapy (SMT) is known for its therapeutic relaxation effects. Hypertension is associated with stress and elevated endothelial inflammatory markers. This randomized control trial measured the effects of whole body SMT (massage group) or resting (control group) an hour weekly for four weeks on hypertensive women. Blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) were measured before and after each intervention and endothelial inflammatory markers: vascular endothelial adhesion molecules 1 (VCAM-1) and intracellular adhesion molecules 1 (ICAM-1) were measured at baseline and after the last intervention. Massage group (n=8) showed significant systolic BP (SBP) reduction of 12 mmHg (P=0.01) and diastolic BP (DBP) reduction of 5 mmHg (P=0.01) after four sessions with no significant difference between groups. Reductions in HR were also seen in massage group after sessions 1, 3, and 4 with significant difference between groups. VCAM-1 showed significant reduction after four sessions: the massage group showed reduction of 998.05 ng/mL (P=0.03) and the control group of 375.70 ng/mL (P=0.01) with no significant differences between groups. There were no changes in ICAM-1. In conclusion, SMT or resting an hour weekly has effects on reducing BP, HR, and VCAM-1 in hypertensive women.

scholarly journals The Effects of 30-minute Whole-Body Pre-Cooling on Anaerobic Performance Indices in Women Futsal Players

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amirabbas Monazzami ◽  
Hadis Maleki Sadeghi ◽  
Ahmad Hematfar
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Blood Lactate ◽  
Power Output ◽  
Anaerobic Power ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Anaerobic Performance ◽  
Performance Indices ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: The beneficial effects of pre-cooling techniques on endurance training have been proved, although few studies are conducted on the effects of pre-cooling techniques on high-intensity exercises Objectives: The current study aimed to determine the effects of 30-minute whole body pre-cooling on anaerobic performance indices in women futsal players. Methods: Twelve female subjects (age 22.5 ± 2.24, hight159 ± 0.06, weight 55.22 ± 12.73) participated in this cross-design study and were tested randomly after either 30- minute of pre-cooling using ice jackets or under control conditions (no pre-cooling) in two separate sessions with three days interval between each session. This was immediately followed by the RAST anaerobic power test. Buerer FT-70digital thermometer, polar-FT60 heart rate monitoring, micro lifeblood pressure monitoring, hp-cosmos lactometer, and ELISA technique were used to measure core body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, blood lactate, and Lactate dehydrogenase, respectively. T-independent and dependent tests were also applied to compare changes both between and within groups. Results: Data on core temperature, heart rate, maximum power output, and fatigue index after pre-cooling were significantly higher in the pre-cooling group than the control group (P < 0.05), but no significant difference was observed between the groups concerning the blood lactate levels, mean and minimum power output, and blood pressure (P < 0.05). Conclusions: In conclusion, the results suggest that 30-minute of whole-body pre-cooling improves repeated bouts of intensive activity through the occlusion of skin vessels to stimulate the blood flow to the active muscles.

scholarly journals Effects of Aroma Massage on Home Blood Pressure, Ambulatory Blood Pressure, and Sleep Quality in Middle-Aged Women with Hypertension

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myeong-Sook Ju ◽  
Sahng Lee ◽  
Ikyul Bae ◽  
Myung-Haeng Hur ◽  
Kayeon Seong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Placebo Group ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Nursing Intervention ◽  
Home Blood Pressure ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Massage Group

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of aroma massage applied to middle-aged women with hypertension. The research study had a nonequivalent control group, nonsynchronized design to investigate the effect on home blood pressure (BP), ambulatory BP, and sleep. The hypertensive patients were allocated into the aroma massage group (n=28), the placebo group (n=28), and the no-treatment control group (n=27). To evaluate the effects of aroma massage, the experimental group received a massage with essential oils prescribed by an aromatherapist once a week and body cream once a day. The placebo group received a massage using artificial fragrance oil once a week and body cream once a day. BP, pulse rate, sleep conditions, and 24-hour ambulatory BP were monitored before and after the experiment. There was a significant difference in home systolic blood pressure (SBP) (F=6.71,P=0.002) between groups after intervention. There was also a significant difference in SBP (F=13.34,P=0.001) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (F=8.46,P=0.005) in the laboratory between aroma massage and placebo groups. In sleep quality, there was a significant difference between groups (F=6.75,P=0.002). In conclusion, aroma massage may help improve patient quality of life and maintain health as a nursing intervention in daily life.

scholarly journals Anesthetic Effect of Compound Artevacaine Hydrochloride in Patients Undergoing Oral Implantation

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 220-224
Author(s):  
Chengxi Chi ◽  
Mengmeng Zhao ◽  
Jiajing He ◽  
Yanli Wang
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Implant Surgery ◽  
Anesthetic Effect ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Oral Implant

Objective: To investigate and analyze the anesthetic effect of compound artevacaine hydrochloride in patients undergoing oral implantation. Methods: In this study, 60 patients receiving oral implant surgery in our hospital were selected as the research subjects, and the operation time was from July 2019 to March 2021. Patients were randomly selected and divided into groups for the study. 30 patients receiving lidocaine hydrochloride anesthesia were used as the control group, and 30 patients receiving compound artevacaine hydrochloride anesthesia were used as the research group. The anesthetic effect and safety of the two groups were compared and analyzed. Results: The anesthetic effect of the study group was significantly better than that of the control group (P < 0.05). The blood pressure and heart rate in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in blood pressure and heart rate between the two groups before anesthesia (P > 0.05). There was no significant difference in the incidence of ADR between the two groups (P > 0.05). Conclusions: For patients undergoing oral implant surgery, choosing compound artevacaine hydrochloride as anesthetic drug has obvious anesthetic effect and can stabilize patients' life indexes. The anesthetic effect is obvious, and there is no obvious adverse reaction, and the clinical value is obvious.

scholarly journals Sports Mass Age Therapy on the Reduction of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness of the Quadriceps Femoris

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dariusz Boguszewski ◽  
Sylwia Szkoda ◽  
Jakub Grzegorz Adamczyk ◽  
Dariusz Białoszewski
Keyword(s):  
Lower Limb ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Massage Therapy ◽  
Rating Of Perceived Exertion ◽  
Exercise Session ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Exercise ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Massage Group ◽  
Experimental Group

AbstractPurpose. Massage therapy is one of most commonly applied treatments during athletic training. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of sports massage therapy on reducing post-exercise quadriceps muscle soreness. Methods. A sample of 29 women aged 24-26 years was divided into an experimental group (n = 15) receiving classic sports massage therapy and a control group (n = 14) given no treatment. An exercise session consisting of five sets of deep squat jumps was administered after which lower limb power as assessed via the vertical jump test. Muscle soreness was assessed using the visual analogue scale (VAS) and exercise intensity with the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale. Subsequent measurements of lower limb power and muscle soreness were performed 24, 48, 72 and 96 h after the exercise session. Differences between the measurements were assessed by the Friedman and least significant difference tests while between-group comparisons involved the Mann-Whitney U test. Results. The largest decrease in lower limb power was observed between the first measurement after the exercise session and 24 h later (p < 0.01). The smallest decrease in power was observed in the massage group. The highest levels of muscle soreness were noted 24 h post-exercise in the massage group and 48 h post-exercise in the control group. The experimental group showed a decrease in muscle soreness in each subsequent measurement, with the results close to zero on the VAS 96 h postexercise. Conclusions. Massage therapy quickened recovery and improved muscle efficiency post-exercise and may serve as an effective treatment of muscle soreness. The analgesic effect of massage suggests it should be widely applied in sport, physical therapy and rehabilitation.

scholarly journals Heart Rate and Arterial Pressure Changes during Whole-Body Deep Hypothermia

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giacomo Cavallaro ◽  
Luca Filippi ◽  
Genny Raffaeli ◽  
Gloria Cristofori ◽  
Federico Schena ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Mild Hypothermia ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Deep Hypothermia ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Arterial Blood ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Pressure Changes ◽  
Ischemic Encephalopathy

Whole-body deep hypothermia (DH) could be a new therapeutic strategy for asphyxiated newborn. This retrospective study describes how DH modified the heart rate and arterial blood pressure if compared to mild hypothermia (MH). Fourteen in DH and 17 in MH were cooled within the first six hours of life and for the following 72 hours. Hypothermia criteria were gestational age ≥36 weeks; birth weight ≥1800 g; clinical signs of moderate/severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Rewarming was obtained in the following 6–12 hours (0.5°C/h) after cooling. Heart rates were the same between the two groups; there was statistically significant difference at the beginning of hypothermia and during rewarming. Three babies in the DH group and 2 in the MH group showed HR < 80 bpm and QTc > 520 ms. Infant submitted to deep hypothermia had not bradycardia or Qtc elongation before cooling and after rewarming. Blood pressure was significantly lower in DH compared to MH during the cooling, and peculiar was the hypotension during rewarming in DH group. Conclusion. The deeper hypothermia is a safe and feasible, only if it is performed by a well-trained team. DH should only be associated with a clinical trial and prospective randomized trials to validate its use.

scholarly journals Effects of Different Neck Manual Lymphatic Drainage Maneuvers on the Nervous, Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Musculoskeletal Systems in Healthy Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 4062
Author(s):  
Ángela Río-González ◽  
Ester Cerezo-Téllez ◽  
Cristina Gala-Guirao ◽  
Laura González-Fernández ◽  
Raquel Díaz-Meco Conde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Respiratory Rate ◽  
Pain Threshold ◽  
Pressure Pain Threshold ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pressure Pain ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Healthy Participants

The aim of this study is to describe the short-term effects of manual lymph drainage (MLD) isolated in supraclavicular area in healthy subjects. A 4-week cross-sectional, double-blinded randomized clinical trial was conducted. Participants: 24 healthy participants between 18 and 30 years old were recruited from Universidad Europea de Madrid from December 2018 to September 2019. A total of four groups were studied: control, placebo, Vodder, and Godoy. The order of the interventions was randomized. Resting Heart Rate and Oxygen Saturation, blood pressure, pressure pain threshold of trapezius muscle, respiratory rate, range of active cervical movements were measured before and after every intervention. All the participants fulfilled four different interventions with a one-week-wash-out period. No statistically significant differences were found between groups in descriptive data; neither in saturation of oxygen, diastolic blood pressure and cervical range of motion. Significant differences were found in favor of Vodder (p = 0.026) in heart rate diminution and in cardiac-rate-reduction. A significant difference in respiratory rate diminution is found in favor of the Godoy group in comparison with the control group (p = 0.020). A significant difference is found in favor of the Godoy group in systolic blood pressure decrease (p = 0.015) even in pressure pain threshold (p < 0.05). MLD decreases systolic blood pressure in healthy participants. However, it does not produce any changes in other physiologic outcomes maintaining physiologic values, which may suggest the safety of the technique in patients suffering from other pathologies.

Role of the hypothalamic PVN in the reflex reduction in mesenteric blood flow elicited by hyperthermia

2008 ◽  
Vol 295 (6) ◽  
pp. R1874-R1881 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Chen ◽  
Melissa Dworak ◽  
Yuliang Wang ◽  
Joo Lee Cham ◽  
Emilio Badoer
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Blood Flow ◽  
Body Temperature ◽  
Core Body Temperature ◽  
Separate Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mesenteric Blood Flow ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Core Body

The hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN) is an important integrative center in the brain. In the present study, we investigated whether the PVN is a key region in the mesenteric vasoconstriction that normally accompanies an increase in core body temperature. Anesthetized rats were monitored for blood pressure, heart rate, mesenteric blood flow, and vascular conductance. In control rats, elevation of core body temperature to 41°C had no significant effect on blood pressure, increased heart rate, and reduced mesenteric blood flow by 21%. In a separate group of rats, muscimol was microinjected bilaterally (1 nmol/side) into the PVN. Compared with the control group, there was no significant difference in the blood pressure and heart rate responses elicited by the increase in core body temperature. In contrast to control animals, however, mesenteric blood flow did not fall in the muscimol-treated rats in response to the elevation in core body temperature. In a separate group, in which muscimol was microinjected into regions outside the PVN, elevating core body temperature elicited the normal reduction in mesenteric blood flow. The results suggest that the PVN may play a key role in the reflex decrease in mesenteric blood flow elicited by hyperthermia.

scholarly journals The Effect of Eight Weeks of Massage on Blood Pressure, Heart Rate and C-Reactive Protein in Women With Hypertension

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 398-411
Author(s):  
Shahnaz Shahrjerdi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Massage Group ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control

Background and Aim: Hypertension is a common disease and universal that can cause cardiovascular disease and kidney damage. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of an eight-weeks massage on blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), heart rate and C-reactive protein in women with hypertension.  Methods & Materials: In this quasi-experimental study, 44 volunteer women with Mean±SD age of 42.12±5.31years were selected from women referred to Arak Oil Company specialized polyclinic with hypertension. Four women excluded from the study for some reason, and the rest were divided into experimental and control groups. In massage group massage was done for three sessions per week, 45-60 minutes in each session, on the back and upper limbs for eight weeks. Data analysis was conducted using dependent and independent t-test by SPSS V. 25 statistical software at the significant level of (P≤0.05). Ethical Considerations: This study (Code: 92-160-26) was approved in Research Ethics Committee of Arak University of Medical Sciences. Results: The results showed that eight weeks of massage reduced blood pressure (P=0.001), the heart rate (P=0.001), and C-reactive protein (P=0.001) in women with hypertension compared to the control group (P=0.62). Conclusion: The findings of this study showed that massage for eight weeks is an efficient and appropriate method to improve systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, and C-reactive protein in patients with hypertension.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF PRENATAL YOGA ON ANXIETY, BLOOD PRESSURE, AND FETAL HEART RATE IN PRIMIGRAVIDA MOTHERS

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamdiah Hamdiah ◽  
Ari Suwondo ◽  
Triana Sri Hardjanti ◽  
Ariawan Soejoenoes ◽  
M Choiroel Anwar
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Fetal Heart Rate ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Fetal Heart ◽  
Alternative Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Pregnancy increases the risk of developing anxiety that may affect the fetus. Yoga is considered as an alternative therapy to reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and fetal heart rate.Objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of prenatal yoga on anxiety, blood pressure, and fetal heart rate in primigravida mothers.Methods: There were 39 primigravida mothers selected using purposive sampling, which divided to be an experiment group with four-times prenatal yoga and eight-times prenatal yoga, and a control group. The Hamilton Rating Scale For Anxiety (HRSA) was used. Data were analyzed using One way ANOVA and MANOVA.Results: There was a statistically significant difference of prenatal yoga on anxiety (P=0.005), systolic blood pressure (P=0.045), and fetal heart rate (P=0.010). However, there was no significant difference of prenatal yoga on diastolic blood pressure with p-value 0.586 (>0.05)Conclusion: There were significant effects of prenatal yoga on anxiety level, systolic blood pressure, and the fetal heart rates in primigravida mothers. The findings of this study can be an alternative treatment for midwife to deal with anxiety during pregnancy, and an input on the class program of pregnant women to improve the quality of maternal and fetal health.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Terapi Komplementer Massage Punggung Terhadap Tekanan Darah pada Lansia dengan Hipertensi

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
IGA Ari Rasdini ◽  
Ni Made Wedri ◽  
VM Endang SP Rahayu ◽  
IDP Putrayasa
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Massage Therapy ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Back Massage

Sekitar 90% usia dewasa dengan tekanan darah normal akan berkembang menjadi hipertensi pada usia lanjut.  Hipertensi pada usia lanjut mempunyai beberapa kekhususan, umumnya disertai dengan faktor resiko yang lebih berat. Masage punggung  bermanfaat melancarkan peredaran darah dan memberikan efek tenang sehingga tekanan darah menjadi stabil. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh  terapi  masase punggung terhadap tekanan darah  pada lansia dengan hipertensi. Rancangan penelitian menggunakan quasy experiment dengan desain pretest-posttest control group design, jumlah sampel 20 orang tiap kelompok, dengan  tehnik random sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan rata rata  kelompok perlakuan berusia 73 tahun dan kontrol berusia 75 tahun, jenis kelamin tiap kelompok 10 orang laki laki dan 10 orang perempuan. Pada kelompok perlakuan nilai systole pre-post (164-148.5 mmHg), diastole pre-post (85-80 mmHg).  Kelompok control rata rata nilai systole pre-post  (167,7 - 151.2 mmHg), diastole (87.5-77.5 mmHg). Uji Wilcoxon test didapatkan ada perbedaan yang signifikan tekanan darah pada kelompok perlakuan dengan p value systole adalah 0.000, p value diastole 0.025. Tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan tekanan darah pada kelompok kontrol baik systole dengan p value 0.086 dan p value diastole 0.140. Ada pengaruh yang signifikan terapi komplementer massage punggung  terhadap tekanan darah systole dengan p value 0.000 dan  p value diastole adalah 0,028. Direkomendasikan terapi massage punggung sebagai terapi non farmakologi untuk menstabilkan tekanan darah guna mencegah komplikasi kardiovaskuler Kata Kunci : massage punggung; tekanan darah; hipertensi; lansia. THE INFLUENCE OF COMPLEMENTER THERAPY ON BLOOD PRESSURE IN ELDERLY WITH HYPERTENSION AT GIANYAR SUKAWATI II HEALTH CENTRE ABSTRACT  Approximately 90% of adults with normal blood pressure will develop hypertension in old age. Hypertension in the elderly has several characteristics, generally accompanied by more severe risk factors. Back massage is useful for blood circulation and provides a calming effect so that blood pressure becomes stable. This study was aimed to determine the effect of back massage therapy on blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension. The research design used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group design, the number of samples were 20 people per group, with random sampling technique. The results showed that the average age of the treatment group was 73 years old and the control group was 75 years old, the sexes of each group were 10 men and 10 women. In the treatment group the value of pre-post systole (164-148.5 mmHg), pre-post diastole (85-80 mmHg). The control group averaged pre-post systole values (167.7 - 151.2 mmHg), diastole (87.5-77.5 mmHg). The Wilcoxon test showed that there was a significant difference in blood pressure in the treatment group with p-value of systole being 0.000, p-value of diastolic 0.025. There is no significant difference in blood pressure in the control group, both systole with p value 0.086 and p value diastole 0.140. There is a significant effect of complementary back massage therapy on systolic blood pressure with a p value of 0.000 and a diastolic p value of 0.028. Back massage therapy is recommended as a non-pharmacological therapy to stabilize blood pressure to prevent cardiovascular complications Key Ward ; back massage; blood pressure; hypertension; elderly

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