Prevalence of Hypertension and Diabetes among People With Poor Abdominal Strength between the Age Group of 45–55 Years Gupta Jay1,*, Bodalia Nanda2, Pimpale Satish3, Honkalas Priyanka4 1Associate Professor, DPO's NETT College of Physiotherapy, Thane 2Intern, DPO's NETT College of Physiotherapy, Thane 3Assistant Professor, Lokmanya Medical College of Physiotherapy, Kharghar 4Assistant Professor, DPO's NETT College of Physiotherapy, Thane *Corresponding Author: Jay Gupta NETT College of physiotherapy, Opposite to Everest World, Kolshet Road, Thane West Phone: 9665969779
Online published on 21 July, 2018. Abstract Introduction the role of abdominals apart from its many anatomical functions is not well understood yet. this study result of abdominal weakness to be associated with hypertension and diabetes remains an eyeopener concept in the current health status. Aims To find out prevalence of hypertension and diabetes with poor abdominal strength. Objectives To find out prevalence of hypertension and diabetes with poor abdominal strength between the age 45–55 years. Procedure Prior starting the study, a written consent form was signed and taken from subjects in language best understood by them. The participants will be explained about abdominal strength testing and then the test will be performed. Onetime assessment was made of their body mass index, west hip ratio and abdominal strength. Conclusion The conclusion of this study shows that 71% of the total population recruited in the study suffered abdominal weakness. Top Keywords Hypertension, diabetes, abdominal strength. Top |