Effect of home-based isometric handgrip exercise with a commercially available device on blood pressure in older adults with hypertension: A randomized controlled trial
Home-based isometric handgrip exercise using commercial spring devices at 20-50% MVC significantly reduced SBP in hypertensive older adults. It is a simple, safe, and affordable exercise option, suitable for those unable to perform standard aerobic activities.
Authors
- Aisawan Petchlorlian
- Sarissa Rangkla
- Jirapa Champaiboon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5901-5619)
- Tanya Jitkaew
Institutions
- Thai Red Cross Society (TH)
- Chulalongkorn University (TH)
- King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0342563
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00