Impacto do exercício físico em pacientes com hipertensão arterial sistêmica: revisão integrativa da literatura.

Abstract

Introduction: The search for a balanced and healthy life inevitably involves taking care of one's physical and mental health. In the context of systemic arterial hypertension (SAH), a chronic and multifactorial disease that affects a large part of the adult and elderly population, the practice of physical exercises emerges as an important non-pharmacological strategy for controlling blood pressure, being the main object of study in this research. Objective: Given this scenario, it is essential to question which is the best physiotherapeutic approach in the treatment of systemic arterial hypertension and which exercises lead to the most benefits for a better quality of life. Methods: The study was characterized as a bibliographic review, the data collected were critically analyzed from simple descriptive qualitative literature, with the aim of analyzing the impact of physical exercise on patients diagnosed with systemic arterial hypertension. Results: Studies indicate that both aerobic and resistance exercise alone are effective in reducing BP, with combined training (aerobic + resistance) standing out for promoting the greatest reduction in SBP among the protocols evaluated. These results reinforce the importance of programs that integrate multiple exercise modalities in the management of hypertension. Conclusion: It is concluded that regular physical exercise has a significant and positive impact on the control of hypertension, contributing to the reduction of blood pressure levels and promoting benefits to cardiovascular health and the quality of life of patients. Despite the scientific evidence proving its effectiveness, there are still gaps in defining the best strategies. Therefore, it is essential that new studies be carried out to improve recommendations and personalize interventions, ensuring increasingly effective and safe approaches for the management of hypertension.