1 Postgraduate Scholar, Department of Naturopathy, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College, Chennai 106, Tamil Nadu, India.
2 Postgraduate scholar, Department of Yoga, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College, Chennai 106, Tamil Nadu, India.
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Naturopathy, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College, Chennai 106, Tamil Nadu, India.
4 Professor, Head, Department of Naturopathy, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College, Chennai 106, Tamil Nadu, India.
5 Department of Research, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College, Chennai 106, Tamil Nadu, India.
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2025, 14(01), 576-581
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2025.14.1.2621
Received on 21 November 2024; revised on 01 January 2025; accepted on 03 January 2025
Background: Hypertension is characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure in the systemic arteries. The global prevalence and incidence of hypertension are on the rise and need to explore various therapeutic interventions to manage this condition effectively. One such intervention is the application of ice application, particularly to the head and spine, which has been studied for its potential effects on blood pressure and heart rate variability.
Objective: To evaluate the effect of Ice application to the head and spine on autonomic function in patients with hypertension.
Methods: The proposed study is a randomized controlled trial comparing ice application to the head and spine with the control group. A total of 60 participants will be randomly divided into a study group (n=30) and a control group (n=30). The intervention group will undergo ice application to the head and spine. Participants in the control group will be advised to rest in the prone position for 20 minutes.
Outcome measurements: Heart rate, heart rate variability, and blood pressure will be assessed immediately before and after the intervention.
Conclusion: The results will confirm the effect of Ice application to the head and spine on autonomic function in patients with hypertension
Hydrotherapy; Hypertension; Pupillary light reflex; Ice application; Heart rate variability
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Naveen Prasath. M, Abirami. M, Arunthathi. R, Manavalan. N and Mooventhan. A. Effect of ice application to head and spine on autonomic function in patients with hypertension: A randomized controlled trial protocol. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2025, 14(01), 576-581. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2025.14.1.2621.
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