Hypertension is a chronic disease that affects various body systems and is characterized by high blood pressure, which in turn is the most common and known disease of the cardiovascular system.
Scientists have established that 15-20% of the adult population suffer from hypertension. Quite often high blood pressure leads to disability and, worse, to death. Arterial hypertension is the basis of the disease and is one of the primary risk factors for the development of cerebral stroke, ischemic disease and other dangerous diseases.
Thanks to gymnastics there is a possibility of lowering blood pressure .Additional reserve capillaries are also disclosed in a large number. With the help of physical exercise, peripheral circulation improves.
The physical exercises that form the basis of gymnastics are the biological stimulants that regulate the system. Thus, they contribute to an increase in the adaptive capacity of the organism, active mobilization of adaptive mechanisms and tolerance of the patient to physical exertion. It is worth noting a very important point that when performing physical exercises, certain emotions arise that positively influence the course of nervous processes. To reduce the increased vascular tone - various means and techniques are used:
- passive exercises;
- elements of massage;
- isometric exercises.
The application of gymnastics, significantly has a beneficial effect on the well-being and health of the patient with hypertension. Since, due to her patient is observed a decrease in irritability, headache, dizziness, insomnia, significantly increases the capacity for work. In addition, to be healthy, you only need to adhere to three criteria - proper nutrition, positive emotions and daily exercise.
Gymnastics is recommended in most cases to patients who have the first stage of hypertension. Since everything depends on their previous experience in physical culture and functional capabilities. Gymnastics in hypertension is called therapeutic gymnastics. That is, the same gym, only with thoughtful and specially selected exercises. It is carried out in groups in the starting positions: standing, lying and sitting.
