Why the study?
Does rhythmic isometric handgrip improve blood pressure and neurocardiac modulation in healthy older participants?
Population
12 healthy older participants, mean age 70±5 years, 4 females.
Comparison
Rhythmic isometric handgrip protocols for 12… vs Sham protocol consisting of 4×2-min contractions…
Design
Other
Follow-up
acute (during and following each 12-min protocol)
Authors
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Acute BP effects of rhythmic IHG in healthy older adults are hypothesis-generating; larger trials needed before clinical consideration.
Does rhythmic isometric handgrip improve blood pressure and neurocardiac modulation in healthy older participants?
Rhythmic isometric handgrip protocols acutely lower systolic blood pressure during recovery compared to sham in healthy older adults.
Millar et al. (2010) studied this question.
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