Why the study?
Does ankle plantar- and dorsiflexion improve hemodynamics and autonomic nervous system activity in healthy men?
Does ankle plantar- and dorsiflexion improve hemodynamics and autonomic nervous system activity in healthy men?
Ankle plantar- and dorsiflexion provides an immediate, transient increase in cardiac output and heart rate, suggesting it may help prevent orthostatic hypotension.
May support ankle dorsiflexion to blunt initial orthostatic BP drop; leaves open efficacy in patients.
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