Assessment of Professional Practices in Muscle Rehabilitation of Chronic Hemodialysis

Assessment of Professional Practices in Muscle Rehabilitation of Chronic Hemodialysis

Aim of this study is to evaluate, in a population of chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis (Stage 5D), the effect of a muscle strengthening program (training against resistance vs endurance training by elliptical bike) during a observational period (12 weeks per program) on frailty, risk of falling, muscle strength and mass, endurance, physical activity, quality of dialysis, nutritional status and neuromuscular sensitivity.

Inclusion criteria:

• Chronic Kidney Disease patient on dialysis (stage 5D) for more than 3 months
• Age > 18 years old
• Stable clinical condition
• Absence of musculoskeletal disorders

Exclusion criteria:

• Cardiovascular contraindication
• Amputation of lower limb not allowing use of elliptical bike