Trial reportEuropean journal of applied physiology2024
The implementation of a home-based isometric wall squat intervention using ratings of perceived exertion to select and control exercise intensity: a pilot study in normotensive and pre-hypertensive adults.
Trial report in European journal of applied physiology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07297485 (An Observational Cross-Sectional Comparison to Evaluate the Level of Agreement Between Standard Universal Goniometer Measurements and a Squat Height Calculator Algorithm to Determine Squat Position for Isometric Wall Squat Position.), which is not on this map. Cited by 17 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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An Observational Cross-Sectional Comparison to Evaluate the Level of Agreement Between Standard Universal Goniometer Measurements and a Squat Height Calculator Algorithm to Determine Squat Position for Isometric Wall Squat Position.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 24 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of isometric training based on the entire population on blood pressure regulation: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of a 4-Week Multi-Exercise Isometric Resistance Training Programme on Resting and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Normotensive Adults.European journal of sport science · 2026Trial
- Impact of body mass index on blood pressure and cardiovascular adaptation to isometric exercise training.European journal of applied physiology · 2026Trial
- Efficacy and Cost-Effective Treatment of Isometric Resistance Training for Blood Pressure Control: A Narrative Review in Healthy Individuals and People with Cardiovascular Diseases.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Review
- Haemodynamic adaptations to isometric handgrip versus isometric wall squat exercise training: a randomised crossover study.European journal of applied physiology · 2026Article
- Acute effect of isometric wall squat on hemodynamic and autonomic status according to hypertensive subtypes in adults.European journal of applied physiology · 2026Article
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- Isometric exercise training and blood pressure control: exploring the dose-response to training frequency in a randomised controlled trial.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2026Article
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- Validation of a novel multi-exercise approach to isometric resistance training in normotensive adults.European journal of applied physiology · 2025Article
- Efficacy and moderators of isometric resistance training (IRT) on resting blood pressure among patients with pre- to established hypertension: a multilevel meta-review and regression analysis.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Interindividual Variability Response to Resistance and High-Intensity Interval Training on Blood Pressure Reduction in Hypertensive Older Adults.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2025Article
- Randomised controlled effectiveness study (RCT) of isometric exercise (IE) in adults with stage 1 and 2 hypertension - ISOFITTER study.NIHR open research · 2025Article
- Sex-based comparison of the blood pressure, haemodynamic and cardiac autonomic adaptations following isometric exercise training in sedentary adults: a randomised controlled trial.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2025Article
- Rating of perceived exertion versus heart rate for isometric exercise prescription: Reliability and agreement study.Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina · 2025Article
- Experiences, acceptability and feasibility of an isometric exercise intervention for stage 1 hypertension: embedded qualitative study in a randomised controlled feasibility trial.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2024Article
- Isometric Exercise Training and Arterial Hypertension: An Updated Review.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2024Review
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Abstract
purposeIsometric exercise (IE) and isometric wall squat (IWS) training have been shown to be effective methods of reducing arterial blood pressure. However, most IE interventions require methodologies and equipment that could present a barrier to participation. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effectiveness of an accessible RPE prescribed IWS intervention.
methodsThirty normotensive and pre-hypertensive adults were randomly assigned to a control group or one of two 4-week home-based IWS intervention groups: the first group conducted IWS exercise where intensity was prescribed and monitored using RPE (RPE-EX), whilst the other used a previously validated HR prescription method (HR-EX). Resting and ambulatory heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) were measured pre- and post-intervention.
resultsMinimum clinically important differences (MCID; - 5 mmHg) in SBP and/or DBP were shown in 100% of intervention participants. Statistically significant reductions were shown in resting seated BP (RPE-EX: SBP: - 9 ± 6, DBP: - 6 ± 4, MAP: - 6 ± 3 mmHg; HR-EX: SBP: - 14 ± 6, DBP: - 6 ± 4, MAP: - 8 ± 4 mmHg), supine BP (RPE-EX: SBP: - 8 (- 5), DBP: - 8 (- 7), MAP: - 8 (- 4) mmHg; HR-EX: SBP: - 5 (- 4), MAP - 5 (- 4) mmHg), and ambulatory SBP (RPE-EX: - 8 ± 6 mmHg; HR-EX: - 10 ± 4 mmHg) following the interventions. There were no statistically significant differences between intervention groups in the magnitude of BP reduction.
conclusionRPE prescribed IWS exercise can provide an effective and more accessible method for reducing BP at home, providing reductions comparable to the current HR-based prescription method.
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