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Arch Hellen Med, 40(5), September-October 2023, 583-589 REVIEW Prescription of exercise in individuals with hypertension M. Tsekoura, K. Fousekis, P. Angelopoulos, K. Mylonas, G. Xrysanthopoulos, E. Tsepis, E. Billis |
Hypertension is a great public health problem worldwide and is associated with increased cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and renal complications. The development of nonpharmacological therapies is a cost-effective strategy that helps in the prevention of comorbidities. Beneficial effects of structured exercise have been demonstrated for the primary prevention and treatment of hypertension. This paper aims to review the components of exercise prescription and the approaches to developing appropriate exercise prescription for patients with hypertension.
Key words: Aerobic, Exercise, Hypertension, Resistance.
