Association of Physical Functional Capacity with BMI and Strength in Hypertensive Adults

Abstract

Objective: To determine the correlation of functional capacity with BMI and strength in hypertensive adults via exercise testing by using aerobic endurance, upper and lower limb strength tests and functional capacity and to determine the quality of life in hypertensive adults; To determine the quality of life in hypertensive adults. Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study conducted over 6 months from September 2019 to February 2020 at Noor Hussain Hospital Attock, Pakistan. Among 146 hypertensive adults recruited in the study by non-probability purposive sampling, between 40 and 60 years of age, all were found eligible. The aim of the study and testing methods were explained to the participants and written informed consent was obtained before testing. The study tools were then applied on the participants including 6 minute walk test, upper limb and lower limb strength test, arm curl test, 30 second chair stand test, time up go test and step test. The measures were performed by all the hypertensive adults on the same day individually. 5 minute interval was given between each test. 15D Quality of life questionnaire was used for assessing the quality of life status of the participants. Results: The value of r (0.281, 0.420) shows moderate positive correlation among 6 MWT with arm curl test and 30s chair stand test whereas moderate negative correlation is seen among 6MWT with BMI, TUG and step test as per value of r (-0.081, -0.590, -0.639). Discussion: According to our study results it is concluded that there is no association of functional capacity with body mass index, time up go and step test. Moderate association of functional capacity with arm curl test and 30 second chair stand test.