Effect of Acupressure on Postmenopausal Hypertension

This study was conducted to determine the effect of acupressure on postmenopausal hypertension. Sixty women after menopause complained from hypertension (diagnosed by gynecologist/ physician) from Geriatric Center for Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in Palestine Hospital in Cairo, shared in this study. Their ages ranged from 50 to 65 years old, their blood pressure was ranged from 140/90 to 175/110 mmHg and they were in post menopause for at least one year. The study was conducted from 17 January to 15 March 2011. They were classified into two groups equal in number; group (A) received medications only while group (B) received medications and acupressure sessions. Blood pressure was evaluated by the sphygmomanometer before and after 6 weeks of the acupressure sessions. The obtained results showed a statistically highly significant decrease (P<0.01) in blood pressure measurements after acupressure sessions for group (B) more than group (A). Conclusion; it could be concluded that the acupressure is very effective in reducing hypertension in postmenopausal women. Key words: Acupressure, Postmenopause, Systolic blood pressure, Diastolic blood pressure.