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Abstract #10100 Published in IGR 6-1
Resistance training exercises acutely reduce intraocular pressure in physically active men and women
Chromiak JA; Abadie BR; Braswell RA; Koh YS; Chilek DRJournal of Strength and Condition Research 2003; 17: 715-720
The purpose was to examine the effect of the chest press and leg press exercises on intraocular pressure (IOP) in physically active, college-aged students. Fifteen healthy males and 15 females performed three sets of ten repetitions of the chest press or leg press with 70% one repetition maximum (1RM). IOP was measured using applanation tonometry with a Tono-PenXL prior to exercise, following each set and five minutes after the third set. Data were analyzed with a repeated-measures two-way analysis of variance and paired t-tests when necessary. p < 0.05 was accepted as statistically significant. For the chest press, IOP was reduced 8.0% after the first set, up to 14.5% after the second and third sets, and remained depressed five minutes post-exercise. For the leg press, IOP was reduced 6.9% after the second set, and 13.2% after the third set. IOP began to return to the pre-exercise value during five minutes post-exercise. Males and females had similar IOP responses to the chest press and leg press exercise. Dynamic resistance exercises induce modest post-exercise decreases in IOP.
Dr. J.A. Chromiak, Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Sport, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39762, USA. jchrom@colled.msstate.edu
Classification:
11.1 General management, indication (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)
