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Int J Sports Med 2000; 21(Suppl 2): 94-97
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-8497
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-8497
Exercise as a Therapy to Control Hypertension in Children
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)


Hypertension is not uncommon in childhood and adolescence; vascular and renal causes predominate. Non-pharmacologic therapy, including exercise, may lower blood pressure (BP). There are several articles relating to the use of exercise as a therapy for high BP. Most of these show a beneficial effect. The (dose) of exercise remains undetermined. There are no known data stating that dynamic exercise is of significant risk in childhood or adolescence. A multicenter trial of exercise is proposed to define the intensity, duration, and frequency of sessions needed to obtain optimal BP control.
Key words:
Hypertension, dynamic exercise, static exercise, non-pharmacologic therapy.