TIPS FOR HYPERTENSION Go for a walk every day. Start with short distances and build up gradually. Try to walk at a pace that makes you mildly out of breath. Walking with a friend can make it more enjoyable and help you to keep up the routine
Get advice from your physiotherapist or GP before you start doing more energetic and structured exercise
Stop smoking – see your GP if you need help with this
Lose weight if you need to
Eat a balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and oily fish
Reduce the amount of alcohol, salt and animal fat in your diet
Take your medication as prescribed.
A majority of people don’t get their blood pressure measured regularly and therefore are unaware that they are at an increased risk for disability and death due to hypertension. Screening and management play a crucial role as hypertension once diagnosed can be treated to prevent complications. High blood pressure can be treated with medicines, dietary changes and physical activities.
Dr R P Singh
PHYSIO FOCUS