Evaluating the Influence of Isometric Exercise on Blood Pressure and Intraocular Pressure in Healthy Subjects

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the temporary changes in systemic blood pressure and intraocular pressure (IOP) induced by isometric exercise. Design: Interventional comparative design. Methodology: The study included 70 participants (mean age: 21.21 years, 54.3% female, 45.7% male) who per...

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Main Authors: Mukesh Kumar, Uzma Rafeeq, Sayanti Bosu, Lokesh Chauhan
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-01-01
Series:Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/DLJO.DLJO_11_24
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description Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the temporary changes in systemic blood pressure and intraocular pressure (IOP) induced by isometric exercise. Design: Interventional comparative design. Methodology: The study included 70 participants (mean age: 21.21 years, 54.3% female, 45.7% male) who performed isometric exercise using a handgrip dynamometer. Resting IOP was recorded before the exercise. The exercise protocol involved 20 squat exercises followed by the hand grip exercise. Participants sustained the handgrip with their dominant hand until they could no longer maintain the exertion. IOP was measured during the exercise and at 2, 5, and 10 min after the exercise, first in the right eye and then in the left eye. Blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation levels were also measured at different time points. Results: Pulse rate and oxygen saturation levels showed significant differences between baseline and after 15 min of exercise. The mean IOP exhibited a significant decrease from baseline to 2, 5, and 10 min of exercise, while no significant change was observed between 5 and 10 min. Conclusion: Isometric exercise induces temporary changes in IOP and systemic blood pressure. Significant decreases in IOP were observed at 2, 5, and 10 min of exercise, with no further change between 5 and 10 min. Pulse rate and oxygen saturation levels showed significant differences after 15 min of exercise. Further research is needed to explore long-term implications and potential risks.
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spelling doaj-art-3d778be57dd74a67896146ebbacb680f2025-08-20T01:48:54ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsDelhi Journal of Ophthalmology0972-02002454-27842024-01-01341232610.4103/DLJO.DLJO_11_24Evaluating the Influence of Isometric Exercise on Blood Pressure and Intraocular Pressure in Healthy SubjectsMukesh KumarUzma RafeeqSayanti BosuLokesh ChauhanPurpose: This study aimed to investigate the temporary changes in systemic blood pressure and intraocular pressure (IOP) induced by isometric exercise. Design: Interventional comparative design. Methodology: The study included 70 participants (mean age: 21.21 years, 54.3% female, 45.7% male) who performed isometric exercise using a handgrip dynamometer. Resting IOP was recorded before the exercise. The exercise protocol involved 20 squat exercises followed by the hand grip exercise. Participants sustained the handgrip with their dominant hand until they could no longer maintain the exertion. IOP was measured during the exercise and at 2, 5, and 10 min after the exercise, first in the right eye and then in the left eye. Blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation levels were also measured at different time points. Results: Pulse rate and oxygen saturation levels showed significant differences between baseline and after 15 min of exercise. The mean IOP exhibited a significant decrease from baseline to 2, 5, and 10 min of exercise, while no significant change was observed between 5 and 10 min. Conclusion: Isometric exercise induces temporary changes in IOP and systemic blood pressure. Significant decreases in IOP were observed at 2, 5, and 10 min of exercise, with no further change between 5 and 10 min. Pulse rate and oxygen saturation levels showed significant differences after 15 min of exercise. Further research is needed to explore long-term implications and potential risks.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/DLJO.DLJO_11_24handgripintraocular pressureisometric exerciseoxygen saturation
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Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology
handgrip
intraocular pressure
isometric exercise
oxygen saturation
title Evaluating the Influence of Isometric Exercise on Blood Pressure and Intraocular Pressure in Healthy Subjects
title_full Evaluating the Influence of Isometric Exercise on Blood Pressure and Intraocular Pressure in Healthy Subjects
title_fullStr Evaluating the Influence of Isometric Exercise on Blood Pressure and Intraocular Pressure in Healthy Subjects
title_full_unstemmed Evaluating the Influence of Isometric Exercise on Blood Pressure and Intraocular Pressure in Healthy Subjects
title_short Evaluating the Influence of Isometric Exercise on Blood Pressure and Intraocular Pressure in Healthy Subjects
title_sort evaluating the influence of isometric exercise on blood pressure and intraocular pressure in healthy subjects
topic handgrip
intraocular pressure
isometric exercise
oxygen saturation
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