[Physical exercise during hemodialysis session: effect on quality of life].
There are many studies showing beneficial psychophysical effects of exercise in dialyzed patients. Moreover, it has been suggested that exercise positively correlates with better metabolism, better blood pressure control and with total hemoglobin. In our dialysis unit eight dialyzed patients (average age = 66.7 years), for eight weeks participated in physical training with bike (Reck Moto Med Letto) during dialysis treatment. Controls of glucose metabolism, blood pressure and dialysis efficiency index (Kt/V and URR) at rest and during exercise was performed. All patients responded well to exercise and expressed better muscular performance during and after exercise time. Our study showed in all patients improvement of Kt/V and URR index after physical exercise period, compared to exercise free time (p < 0.005). We suggest that exercise during dialysis treatment is safe and consents either better psychophysical performance or better dialytic efficiency.
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U.O. di Nefrolologia e Dialisi, Ospedale V. Emanuele III, Monselice, Padova.
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D000368:Aged; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004867:Equipment Design; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011788:Quality of Life; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D014511:Uremia / Q000097:blood / Q000628:therapy*