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Benefits of regular walking exercise in advanced pre-dialysis chronic kidney di...
Kosmadakis, G. C.; John, S. G.; Clapp, E. L.; Viana, J. L.; Smith, A. C.; Bishop, N. C.; Bevington, A.; Owen, P. J.; McIntyre, C. W.; Feehally, J.There is increasing evidence of the benefit of regular physical exercise in a number of long-term conditions including chronic kidney disease (CKD). In CKD, this evidence has mostly come from studies in end stage patients receiving regular dialysis. There is little evidence in pre-dialysis patients with CKD Stages 4 and 5.
Physical Exercise in Patients with Severe Kidney Disease
Kosmadakis, G.C.; Bevington, A.; Smith, A.C.; Clapp, E.L.; Viana, J.L.; Bishop, N.C.; Feehally, J.Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially those on long-term dialysis, often suffer from muscle wasting and excessive fatigue. It is known that inactivity, muscle wasting and reduced physical functioning are associated with increased mortality in CKD. Known causes include uraemic myopathy and neuropathy, inactivity, and anaemia. Exercise in patients receiving regular dialysis treatment for...