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

Serum uric acid level has been implicated in the etiology and cardiovascular events risk factors in hypertension. Studies have reported significant benefit of exercise in the overall management of hypertension. However, studies on the effect of exercise on serum uric acid in the management of hypertension seem scanty. So the purpose of this study to detect the different effect between different intensity aerobic exercises on serum uric acid in hypertensive patients. Thirty hypertensive male (mild hypertension) participated in the study with age range (45 - 55 years old), body mass index from 25 to 35kg / m2 (over weight and class1 obesity). The subjects were divided into group (1) and group (2) randomly. Group (1) performed high intensity(interval) exercise, while group (2) performed moderate intensity (continuous) aerobic exercise. Both groups performed the exercise on electrical treadmill for 30 - 40 min., 3 sessions per week for 8 consecutive weeks. Laboratory investigation used for measuring serum uric acid, serum creatinine, urea pre and post study. Also measuring arterial blood pressure pre and post study

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