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Experimental Research Paper | Physiotherapy | Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 622 - 627 | India
Effects of a 4-Week Core Stability Training Program on Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturation, Blood Pressure, and Estimated Oxygen Consumption in Prehypertensive Adults: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Abstract: Background of the study: Prehypertension is associated with increased cardiovascular risk, and exercise-based interventions may help improve cardiovascular and respiratory function. Aim: To study the effect of core stability exercise on recovery heart rate, oxygen consumption, and breathing patterns in prehypertensive patients. Objectives: To evaluate the effects of a 4-week core stability training program on recovery heart rate, oxygen saturation, estimated oxygen consumption, breathing pattern, and blood pressure among prehypertensive adults. Methodology: A quasi-experimental pre-post study was conducted among 37 prehypertensive adults aged 25 to 50 years. Participants underwent core stability training with diaphragmatic breathing three times weekly for 4 weeks. Outcomes included heart rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, estimated oxygen consumption derived from heart rate, and breathing pattern assessment. Pre-post comparisons were statistically analysed. Results and Conclusion: Significant reductions were observed in heart rate and blood pressure, with improvement in oxygen saturation following intervention physiotherapy intervention. Recovery heart rate was defined as the heart rate measured one minute after completion of exercise using a pulse oximeter. Oxygen consumption was estimated using the regression equation VO2=0.20\times HR-11. Breathing pattern was assessed by measuring respiratory rate (breaths/minute) before and after the intervention.
Keywords: Prehypertension, Core Stability Training, Heart Rate Recovery, Blood Pressure, Oxygen Saturation, Exercise Therapy, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation
How to Cite?: Prajwal Anand, Dr. Simi Simon, Dr. Rajendra Kachhwaha, "Effects of a 4-Week Core Stability Training Program on Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturation, Blood Pressure, and Estimated Oxygen Consumption in Prehypertensive Adults: A Quasi-Experimental Study", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 622-627, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26510110257, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26510110257