Exercise and Hypertension
Objectives of the workshop would include the following:
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What is blood pressure and what is high blood pressure i.e. hypertension?
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What are the different stages of hypertension
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What are the different ill effects of high blood pressure on human body
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Benefits of exercise in clients having high blood pressure.
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How to design an exercise program for hypertensive clients
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Ways to prevent hypertension by exercise and diet.
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Having high blood pressure and not getting enough exercise are closely related.
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Exercise is advocated for the prevention, treatment and control of hypertension.
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This workshop reviews current knowledge about exercise and blood pressure (BP), and provides a guideline for exercise prescription that considers the health status and age of the patient.
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Also, you will have answers to:
a. How exercise can lower your blood pressure?
b. How much exercise do you need?
c. Can you do Weight training with high blood pressure?
11. Hands-on practice of BP measurement using Mercury and Anaeroid Sphygmomanometer
12. Hypo tension