Date of Award
4-1983
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Human Performance and Health Education
First Advisor
Dr. Mary L. Dawson
Second Advisor
Dr. Roger Zabik
Third Advisor
Dr. James Greene
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate behavioral approaches to the control of hypertension and to provide practical guidelines for setting up such a behavioral program.
Five hypertensive subjects underwent a program consisting of one hour exercise and relaxation sessions, three times per week for 8 weeks. Changes in pretreatment and post treatment blood pressure readings and anti-hypertensive medications were recorded.
Possible mechanisms relating exercise and relaxation to blood pressure control were discussed.
Recommended Citation
Kessenich, Sheila Wang, "A Behavioral Approach in the Treatment of Hypertension: Exercise Therapy and Relaxation Training" (1983). Masters Theses. 1587.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/1587