Abstract Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is known to be an important risk factor for
accidental, low-energy falls especially among elder individuals. The high incidence of falls is …

Clinical manifestations of functional and morphological muscular abnormalities in dialysis
patients are muscle weakness and low exercise capacity, possibly leading to a sedentary …

Background Exercise is important for patients on hemodialysis, but details and descriptions
on how it is prescribed are lacking. We reviewed the existing literature and described how …

Background: Physical inactivity and mood disturbances are key issues in individuals with
end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and may lead to poor clinical outcomes. Methods: We …

Previous systematic reviews elucidate the efficacy of Tai Chi on the rehabilitation and
treatment for various chronic diseases. Yet, no consensus has been reached on its efficacy …

Although physical activity is an important factor in prevention of many chronic, non-infectious
diseases, it is rarely used as a regular procedure in dialysis patients. Despite the guidelines …

Bioelectric impedance devices have become a standard of care not only for peritoneal
dialysis but also for hemodialysis patients. We compared the most important body …

Four-movement Qigong is a new and easy-to-perform type of exercise which is becoming
increasingly popular among elderly individuals. Although beneficial health effects might be …

Background Aging and an increased fall risk have been demonstrated in hemodialysis
patients at home and in a facility. However, studies investigating the cause of falls to prevent …

El desarrollo de estrategias para mejorar los parámetros bioquímicos y dosis de diálisis
(Kt/V), relacionada con la salud en pacientes en hemodiálisis es una cuestión imperativa …