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Exercising to fitness on dialysis
Author(s) -
Death C.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
edtna‐erca journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.381
H-Index - 27
eISSN - 1755-6686
pISSN - 1019-083X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-6686.1999.tb00022.x
Subject(s) - dialysis , medicine , feeling , physical therapy , aerobic exercise , exercise prescription , medical prescription , quality of life (healthcare) , population , hemodialysis , chronic renal failure , intensive care medicine , psychology , nursing , social psychology , environmental health
Summary Exercise tolerance is a recognised consequence of chronic renal failure. Physical de‐conditioning is an integral factor in preventing the achievement of an otherwise very acceptable quality of life which can be accomplished by good dialysis therapy. This paper reports on the implementation of an exercise programme in an ESRD setting with a patient population of over 1,100. Patients aged between 20 and 65 years were identified for phase one of the programme. All patients had an in‐depth medical assessment to eliminate potential risks. The programme encompasses stretching, strengthening and aerobic exercises and a individualised exercise prescription was compiled for each participant. Twelve months after the initiation of this programme there is evidence of increased exercise tolerance, increased feelings of well‐being and enhanced stability on dialysis.