Effectiveness of Lifestyle Modification for Grade I Hypertensive Individuals Lade Akshaya Ashok1, Thangavelu Poovishnu Devi2, Jagtap Vaishali Krishnat3 1Intern, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna University, Karad. Maharastra. India 2Cardio Respiratory Department, KIMSDU, Karad. Maharashtra, India 3Musculoskeletal Department Faculty of Physiotherapy, KIMSDU, Karad. Maharashtra, India Online published on 6 April, 2019. Abstract Objective To determine the effect of lifestyle modification on grade I hypertensive individuals. Materials and Method Ethical clearance was obtained from the Institutional Ethical Committee. 40 patients were selected for the study on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Demographic and baseline assessment were done on the first day. They are randomly allocated into two groups 20 in each group. Group A received conventional physiotherapy and Group B received lifestyle modification and conventional physiotherapy. Post test values were assessed after 3 months. The outcome measures are systolic (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and heart rate (HR). Result Inter group statistical analysis for systolic blood pressure revealed significant in post intervention for group B (p=0.0372). Diastolic blood pressure was extremely significant for group B (P value<0.0001). Heart rate was very significant for group B (p=0.0008). While Post intervention analysis showed extremely significant difference between Group A and Group B (p<0.0001). Group B treated with lifestyle modification and conventional physiotherapy was extremely significant. Conclusion Exercises are effective in lowering the levels of systolic, diastolic blood pressure and heart rate. But exercises along with life style modification is significantly more effective for grade I hypertensive individuals. Top Keywords Lifestyle modification, conventional physiotherapy, grade I hypertension. Top |