Effects Of Aerobic (Low Impact) On Blood Pressure And Vascular Function In Postmenopausal Women With Stage 2 Hypertension
Asbath said (a*),Mikawati Rasyid (b), Wa Ode Nova Novianti(c), Firman(d)

a. STIKES Mandala Waluya Kendari
jln jend AH Nasutuion No G37 Kendari Sulawesi tenggara
*asbath.mw[at]gmail.com
b. STIKES Panakukang Makassar
Jl. Adiyaksa No.5, Masale, Kec. Panakkukang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan
c. STIKES Mandala Waluya Kendari
jln jend AH Nasutuion No G37 Kendari Sulawesi tenggara
d. STIKES Mandala Waluya Kendari
jln jend AH Nasutuion No G37 Kendari Sulawesi tenggara

Abstract

Introduction. The effects of menopause are often the focus of attention as women enter old age. For example, the development of several diseases, such as hypertension.
Objective. It is very important to reduce the negative impact of menopause such as hypertension, by implementing appropriate lifestyle interventions, such as exercise training. We examined the effects of aerobic (low Impact) exercise on blood pressure and Vascular function in postmenopausal women with stage 2 hypertension.
Methods. 20 participants (50-60 years old) suffering from stage 2 hypertension were taken from the participants PROLANIS of the Wa Ode Buri Puskemas in Kendari. Using pre-experiment one group pretest-posttest desaign. Participants are trained 3 times / week for 1 month. Participants systolic, diastolic blood pressures and pulse were measured before exercising and after 12 exercises. The method of analysis used statistical paired sample t test.
Results. There was a significant change in systolic blood pressure before exercise P = 0.000 (P <0.05) and diastolic p = 0.000 (P <0.05) as well as a significant decrease in pulse rate (7 beats / min)
Conclusion. Aerobic low impact exercise causes a decrease in blood pressure while increasing the strength of heart function in postmenopausal women with stage 2 hypertension. Aerobic low impact exercise may be an effective intervention for the prevention and treatment of age-related vascular complications and post monopouse effects.

Keywords: Aerobic, Blood Pressure, Vascular Function, Postmenopausal, Hypertension

Topic: Non-communicable diseases related to women