Journal article
Effects of Isometric Handgrip Protocol on Blood Pressure and Neurocardiac Modulation
Abstract
Isometric handgrip (IHG) remains a well-studied cardiovascular and autonomic stimulus, however the effects of rhythmic IHG protocols remain largely unknown. The purpose of this study was to investigate the acute effects of 4 IHG protocols on blood pressure (BP) and neurocardiac reactivity and recovery responses. 12 healthy older participants (70±5 yrs, ♀=4) each completed 4 bilateral 12-min protocols (sham, IHG1, IHG2, IHG3) on separate visits. …
Authors
Millar PJ; MacDonald MJ; McCartney N
Journal
International Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. 32, No. 03, pp. 174–180
Publisher
Thieme
Publication Date
March 2011
DOI
10.1055/s-0030-1268473
ISSN
0172-4622