Validity and reliability of the ‘Isometric Exercise Scale’ (IES) for measuring ratings of perceived exertion during continuous isometric exercise [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2021 Isometric exercise (IE) interventions are an effective non-medical method of reducing arterial blood pressure (BP). Current methods of prescribing and controlling isometric exercise intensity often require the use of expensive equipment and specialist ...
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Effects of the intensity, duration and muscle mass factors of isometric exercise on acute local muscle hemodynamic responses and systematic blood pressure regulation [PDF]
Frontiers in Bioengineering and BiotechnologyIsometric exercise is a non-pharmacologic intervention to improve muscle hemodynamic responses and blood pressure in humans. However, the effects of intensity, duration, and muscle mass factors of isometric exercise on local muscle hemodynamic responses ...
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Immediate and cumulative effects of upper-body isometric exercise on the cornea and anterior segment of the human eye [PDF]
PeerJ, 2022 Objectives The execution of isometric resistance training has demonstrated to cause changes in the ocular physiology. The morphology of the cornea and anterior chamber is of paramount importance in the prevention and management of several ocular diseases,
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Effect of isometric exercise on blood pressure in prehypertensive and hypertensive individuals: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [PDF]
Systematic Reviews, 2022 Background Systemic arterial hypertension (HTN) is the leading risk factor of cardiovascular disease death. Lifestyle changes are key for the prevention and management of HTN.
Patrícia Caetano de Oliveira +2 more
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Short-Term L-Citrulline Supplementation Does Not Affect Blood Pressure, Pulse Wave Reflection, or Arterial Stiffness at Rest and during Isometric Exercise in Older Males [PDF]
Sports, 2023 Hypertension and arterial stiffness are significant factors contributing to cardiovascular disease. L-citrulline, a nitric oxide precursor, has been proposed as a nutritional, non-pharmacological blood pressure-lowering intervention.
Andrea Tryfonos +4 more
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Isometric Exercise for the Management of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy. [PDF]
J Clin Med, 2022 The most common tendinopathy in the elbow area and one of the two most common tendinopathies in the upper limb is Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy (LET) [...]
Stasinopoulos D.
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Green Exercise: Can Nature Video Benefit Isometric Exercise? [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2021 Green exercise is the combination of physical activity and nature exposure, which has been associated with positive effects on psychophysiological health. This study aimed to investigate the effects of nature video viewing on isometric exercise and find a useful practice for green exercise in urban living.
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27042 Pressure-pain thresholds at baseline and in response to isometric exercise in Achilles tendinopathy [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, 2021 IMPACT: Baseline presentation in AT (higher upper trapezius PPT with no difference at calf or tendon) may suggest a mechanism for persistent symptoms: with more advantageous central pain processing and no tradeoff peripherally, they may choose to ...
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Effectiveness of isometric exercise in the management of tendinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials [PDF]
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 2020 Objective To systematically review and critically appraise the literature on the effectiveness of isometric exercise in comparison with other treatment strategies or no treatment in tendinopathy.Design A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised ...
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Randomised, cross-over trial on the effect of isotonic and isometric exercise on pain and strength in proximal hamstring tendinopathy: trial protocol [PDF]
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 2021 Background Proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) is a condition that occurs at all ages and levels of sporting participation. Presenting as localised lower buttock pain with tasks such as squatting and sitting, it can cause disability with sport, work ...
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