Benefits of Isometric and ROM Exercises for Senior Citizens: A Report

This report focuses on the benefits of isometric and range of motion (ROM) exercises for senior citizens. It explores how these exercises can contribute to improved heart health by strengthening heart muscles, managing high blood pressure, and promoting healthy blood flow. The report also discusses the role of these exercises in preventing stroke, a common ailment in old age, and managing Type II diabetes by minimizing weight, increasing insulin activity, and reducing cholesterol levels. The report includes an action plan with diagrams illustrating how to perform isometric and ROM exercises, such as the lower squat and prayer rose, providing practical guidance for seniors looking to improve their health and wellbeing through exercise.

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Performing Isometric and ROM Exercises
ROM exercises are also called range of motion exercises. They are categorized into three
i.e. passive, active-assistive and active exercises. ROM exercises are usually done around the
joint regions either after an injury or just to enhance comfort at the joint regions during body
movements. On the other hand, Isometric exercises are exercises that are done on an individual
muscle or set of muscles majorly for strength development without causing the movement of the
muscles. As you near the old age of your lifetime, ROM and Isometric exercises will serve a
significant role in promoting healthy wellbeing.
Importance of ROM and Isometric Exercises
Management of heart diseases
The exercises make the heart muscles strong hence reducing the pressure of blood. In so
doing, conditions such as high blood pressure are managed. Flow of blood is also promoted as
the exercises help in burning calories and the bad cholesterol surrounding the heart. Therefore,
the exercises promote effective functioning of the heart.
Management of stroke
In most cases, stroke is brought about by heart failures. Therefore, promoting the
effectiveness of the heart consequently results into the management of stroke which is a common
disease in old age. Therefore, the exercises shall prevent you from dying out of stroke
Management of Diabetes Type II
ROM and Isometric exercises aid in minimizing weight among the old aged individuals.
They also increase the activity of the insulin hormone and improve the blood sugar level while

reducing the amount of cholesterol in the body. In so doing, the exercises will minimize not only
diabetes but also obesity which is a predisposing factor for old age ailments.
Action Plan
The diagrams bellow represent how the suggested isometric exercises should be done.
(Lower Squat)
(Prayer Rose)
The diagrams bellow illustrate ROM exercises