The Influence of Physical Exercises on the Dynamics of Arterial Pressure and Psychological Health of Patients with Arterial Hypertension

Kildebekova R. N.¹

Dmitriev A. V.¹

Fedotov A. L.¹

Sayakhov R. F.¹

1Bashkirian State Medical University, Ufa

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of physical rehabilitation of hypertensive patients using cycle trainers and static-dynamic exercises including an intense component in ambulatory settings. Rehabilitation measures resulted in lowering blood pressure, reducing body weight and negative behavioural risk factors, promoting psychological health, improving self-esteem.

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