Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiopulmonory and Geriatrics Disorders

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of aerobic versus resisted exercises on resistin and adiponectin (selected adipokines ) in mild hypertensive patients. Thirty patients participated in this study their ages range from 45-55 years old and their BMI ranged from 25-29.9 kg/m². They were divided randomly into two equal groups. Group A, performed aerobic exercises at mild to moderate intensity at 65% - 80% of predicted maximum heart rate on treadmill (3 sessions/week, 40 minutes/session for 12 weeks) in addition to the medical treatment, while Group B, performed resisted exercise (in the form of circuit weight training) at 40% of 1-RM which graduated to 60% of 1-RM at the end of the study (3 sessions/week, 40 minutes/session for 12 weeks). In addition to the medical treatment. Blood pressure, resistin and adiponectin were measured at the beginning and end of the study for both groups. The results showed a highly significant difference in both groups (reduction in resistin and blood pressure and increase in adiponectin). These findings suggest that aerobic exercise and resisted exercise may be an effective methods to reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications in hypertensive patients

Issued also as CD