Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
2. Uluslararası Kardiyopulmoner Rehabilitasyon Kongresi, Ankara, Türkiye, 2 - 04 Nisan 2026, (Yayınlanmadı)
Purpose: The
prevalence of chronic diseases increases with the aging process, which may
adversely affect respiratory functions and physical performance. Hypertension
(HT) is one of the most common comorbidities in the geriatric population;
however, its specific impact on respiratory muscle strength has not been
sufficiently investigated in the literature. The aim of this study was to
investigate the effect of hypertension on maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP),
maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), functional mobility, and handgrip strength
in geriatric individuals.
Methods: A
total of 40 individuals with a mean age of 71.16 ± 7.98 years were included in
the study. Participants were divided into two groups based on their disease
status: the hypertensive group (n=22; 16 Males, 6 Females) and the
non-hypertensive group (n=18; 14 Males, 4 Females). Demographic data,
comorbidities, and smoking status were recorded. Respiratory muscle strength (MIP,
MEP), 4-meter walk speed, Timed Up and Go test, and handgrip strength were
measured. Mann-Whitney U test was used for intergroup comparisons.
Results: MIP
values of individuals with hypertension (33.05 ± 11.03 cmH2O) were found to be
significantly lower compared to those without hypertension (44.37 ± 15.00
cmH2O) (p=0.014). Furthermore, left handgrip strength was significantly lower
in the hypertensive group (20.65 ± 8.16 kg) compared to the non-hypertensive
group (28.00 ± 8.49 kg) (p=0.049). No statistically significant difference was
found between the groups in MEP and functional mobility tests (4-meter walk
test and Timed Up and Go Test) (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Our
findings indicate that the presence of hypertension may be effective in
reducing both inspiratory muscle strength and handgrip strength in geriatric
individuals In clinical practice, it is recommended that geriatric
patients with hypertension be evaluated for respiratory and grip strength, and
these factors should be integrated into their rehabilitation programs.
Keywords: Hypertension, Geriatrics, Respiratory Muscle Strength, Functional Mobility.