Abstract
Purpose: :
Assess the variation in IOP in response to isokinetic exercise
Methods: :
Ten female athletes from the juveline handball team of Jundiaí - SP were assessed. The IOP of both eyes was determined by 2 measures using the Perkins tonometer: right before and immediately after this athletes perform the isokinetic exercise. The t test de Student was used to the statistical analysis.
Results: :
Significant reduction on IOP was observed on both eyes of all athletes after performing isokinetic exercises. The mean baseline IOP was 13,1 ± 2,33 mmHg on the right eye and 12,5 ± 2,60 mmHg on the left eye. After the exercise the mean IOP was 9,9 ± 2,6 mmHg (p=0,0007) on the right eye and 9,3 ± 2,26 mmHg (p=0,0001) on the left eye.
Conclusions: :
We found a significant decrease on IOP levels after isokinetic exercise.
Keywords: intraocular pressure • nitric oxide