Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 2006
Clinical TrialExercise training during hemodialysis improves dialysis efficacy and physical performance.
To determine the impact of a 20-week intradialytic exercise program, consisting of 60 minutes of cumulative duration, low-intensity exercise during the first 2 hours of dialysis, on dialysis efficacy, physical performance, and quality of life in self-care hemodialysis (HD) patients. ⋯ A low-intensity intradialytic exercise program is a viable adjunctive therapy, which improves HD efficacy and physical function in HD patients.