Effect of Treadmill Exercise on Nitric Oxide in Hypertensive Women | ||
| Bulletin of Egyptian Society for Physiological Sciences | ||
| Article 10, Volume 31, Issue 2, June 2011, Pages 135-142 PDF (158.99 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/besps.2011.36126 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Azza Esmail* 1; Uomna Mohamed2; Faten Hamza1 | ||
| 1Physical Therapy Department for Cardiovascular /Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics ,Faculty of Physical Therapy ,Cairo University | ||
| 2Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, October 6 University. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Back ground:Shear stress on endothelial cells is a potent stimulus for Nitric oxide (NO) production, which is an important vasodilator. Exercise was associated with a significant reduction in mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Purpose of study: to study the effect of moderate exercises on the level of nitric oxides in hypertensive menopause women. Method: Thirty females with post menopausal hypertension with their ages ranged between 50-65years were divided into two equal groups: Group (A): females receiving suitable anti-hypertensive drug & subjected to an exercise program and then the level of nitric oxide was measured before & after the exercises for 30min. for 3days/week for 3months. Group (B): females receiving suitable hypertensive drug without being subjected to any exercise program & also the level of nitric oxide was measured before & after the administration of the anti-hypertensive drug. Results: Group (A) showed significant increase in levels of nitric oxide with significant decrease in blood pressure & body mass index more than those of Group (B) ( that showed significant increase in levels of nitric oxide & significant decrease in blood pressure but of lower rates than those of Group (A)). Conclusion: the exercises performed with moderate intensity for three months were certain beneficial in increasing the level of nitric oxide and decreasing the level of mild hypertension in female patients. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Nitric oxides- Treadmill; mild hypertension | ||
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