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Effect of Reflexology versus Aerobic Training on Insomnia Severity Index and Quality of Life in Hypertensive Patients

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Last updated: 03 Jan 2025

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Introduction: Egypt lacks awareness regarding the positive influence of reflexology along with aerobic training (AT) on the quality of life (QoL) of patients with hypertension (HTN).

Objective: We aim to determine reflexology and AT effects on the insomnia severity index (ISI) and QoL of HTN patients.

Methods: This study enrolled 40 HTN female patients aged 35–45 years who were equally divided into groups A and B. Groups A and B participants were provided with medications and peddling training, while Group B participants also received reflexology. The treatment protocol consisted of an eight-week program with three sessions per week. After the four-week treatment protocol, a post-evaluation (post-1) was conducted and was repeated after another four-week treatment (post-2). The participants underwent assessment for systolic and diastolic blood pressure, ISI, and a 36-item short-form survey (SF-36), a general QoL measure, pre- and post-treatment.

Results: The results revealed significant discrepancies in the assessed variable between both groups pre- and post-treatment (post-1/2). When comparing the post-treatment values (post-1/2) of the evaluated variable between groups A and B, incorporating reflexology and AT, such as peddling training, into the physical treatment program is recommended.

Conclusion: The study highlights the positive impact of reflexology and AT on the QoL and ISI of female HTN patients, recommending their incorporation into treatment programs.

DOI

10.21608/niles.2024.285338.1085

Keywords

Reflexology, Aerobic training, Insomnia severity index, quality of life, Hypertensive Patients

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Asmaa

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Sharabash

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Mohamed Mohamed

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Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

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Heba

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Mousa Ghaleb

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Ahmed

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Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

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hebamousa14@yahoo.com

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ORCID 0000-0002-9243

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Maha

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Salem

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Mahmoud Mohammed

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Physical therapist at Misr Petroleum Company, Egypt

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Emad

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Taha

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Mohamed Ibrahim

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Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

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emadtaha76@yahoo.com

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7

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2

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42290

Issue Date

2024-07-01

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2024-04-26

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2024-07-01

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443

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455

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2636-3224

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2636-3232

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NILES journal for Geriatric and Gerontology

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https://niles.journals.ekb.eg/

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Effect of Reflexology versus Aerobic Training on Insomnia Severity Index and Quality of Life in Hypertensive Patients

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24 Dec 2024