The Impact of a Physical Exercise Program on Functional Capacity in Patients with Hypertension
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Cardiac rehabilitation (CR)-based exercise is a therapeutic intervention that could reduce the mortality and morbidity rates of patients with hypertension by 40–55%. The purpose of this exercise program service is to improve the physiological and psychosocial status of patients with a history of hypertension. From several outpatient cardiac rehabilitation exercise programs in hospitals that refer to aerobic physical exercise, no research has implemented specific treadmill and stationary bike exercise programs. The two exercise programs are considered to be very effective and optimal for evaluating and measuring the impact of functional capacities such as blood pressure and pulse in patients with hypertension. The study measured blood pressure and pulse in 40 subjects using a sphygmomanometer. The data analysis technique used is ANOVA to determine the differences between groups and to compare which group has a significant impact. All treatment groups have the same optimal impact on the capacity of heart function in patients with hypertension. This study has proven that physical exercise programs in the form of treadmill and stationary bike exercises can increase the functional capacity of patients with hypertension. This 12-week research concludes that using treadmills and stationary bikes can optimize functional capacities. This research is the development of a physical exercise model to increase functional capacity safely and effectively. However, the combination of both exercises has the most optimal effect on blood pressure and pulse rate in patients with hypertension.
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