THE USE OF WALKING AS A FACTOR OF REDUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PRESSURE LEVELS OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM "WALKING FOR HEALTH" IN ARAGUAÍNA-TO.

Authors

  • GABRIELA PEREIRA DA SILVA
  • MARCIO JOSÉ GOUVEIA
  • ROMOLO FALCÃO MARBÁ

Keywords:

walk, blood pressure, hypertensive.

Abstract


The present study aims to analyze the influence of a two-month walking program oriented on blood pressure (BP) in hypertensive individuals. 05 adults of both sexes with an average age of 55.2 ± 15.49 years, being selected for deriving intentional extension project "Walking for Health" were observed. The blood pressure measurement was taken for  02 months. The collected data was performed before the intervention of the walking program and after their action. The investigated sample exhibited significant reductions (- 12, 77 and 4, 93 mmHg for systolic and diastolic blood pressure, respectively). We conclude that the program of guided walking exerted a positive effect on blood pressure in hypertensives.

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TRABALHOS PUBLICADOS

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THE USE OF WALKING AS A FACTOR OF REDUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PRESSURE LEVELS OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM "WALKING FOR HEALTH" IN ARAGUAÍNA-TO. (2015). Fiep Bulletin - Online, 85(2). https://ojs.fiepbulletin.net/fiepbulletin/article/view/85.a2.131