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The decrease in BP values may be explained by a
muscle relaxing and vasodilatory effect of these
frequencies, but we need more controlled and directed
research in order to be able to make exact statements.
COMPARISON BETWEEN 3 STUDIES O F
VARIATIONS
PULSE.
IN BLOOD PRESSURE AND
m sd
Systolic BP Skille 1989 - 4-3 9-4 n= 82
Br0nstad
1990
- 6.5 10.9 n= 334
Diastolic
BP
Skille 1992 - 7.1 9.7 n= 621
Skille 1989 - 5.4 7.7 n= 82
Br0nstad
1990
- 5.2 11.4 n= 334
Skille 1992 - 4.5 9.5 n= 621
639
Pulse Skille 1989 - 4.5 7.2 n= 82
Br0nstad
1990
- 4.5 7.9 n= 334
Skille 1992 - 4.9 6.7 n= 621
Table 6: Consistency of measured effects 1989 - 1992.
(Skille 1992)
The consistency of measured values can be considered
to be satisfactory. The difference of values between
Table 5 and 6 is noteworthy.
CONCLUSION
The aim of this study has been double:
1) It is necessary to describe the effects of VAT as
extensively as possible in order to have the method
accepted as a reliable means of therapy for certain
disorders.