Comparison of Two Exercise Programmes in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

Comparison of Intradialytic Versus Home-based Programmes on Adherence and Strength of Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

Although exercise training of haemodialysis patients is associated with generally positive outcomes few haemodialysis units routinely offer intradialytic exercise therapy. This is often related to financial cost and/or staffing limitations. Home-based programs could be an alternative means of providing exercise benefits without associated implementation costs The aim of this study was to compare the effects of 4 weeks intradialytic versus home based exercise for haemodialysis patients regarding adherence and strength gains.

Inclusion Criteria:

• people under hemodialysis treatment at least 3 months
• be medicable stable
• complete all the physical tests

Exclusion Criteria:

• heart stroke in the previous 6 weeks of the study
• inferior limb amputation without artificial aids
• cerebral vascular disease (ictus, ischemic)
• disability to complete functional tests