Objective To evaluate the relationship between physical activity and phase angle. Design
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Data sources Electronic searches of MEDLINE (via …

Background: The use of mobile devices in clinical research has advanced substantially in
recent years due to the rapid pace of technology development. With an overall aim of …

The phase angle (PhA), measured via bioelectrical impedance analysis, is considered an
indicator of cellular health, where higher values reflect higher cellularity, cell membrane …

Results The average age was 59.8 (14.2) years; 55% of participants were male, 28% were
black, and 56% had diabetes mellitus. The majority (57.3%) had low fitness estimated from …

Patients affected by end-stage renal disease (ESRD) show quite lower physical activity and
exercise capacity when compared to healthy individuals. In addition, a sedentary lifestyle is …

Different factors can contribute to a sedentary lifestyle among hemodialysis (HD) patients,
including the period they spend on dialysis. The aim of this study was to evaluate …

Background This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of sedentarism, and to assess
physical capacity and nutritional status in a cohort of older patients on peritoneal dialysis …

METHODS In this quasi-experimental study, an exercise programme was conducted three
times a week for 12 weeks before long-term haemodialysis patients underwent dialysis at …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients are at risk for protein-energy wasting, abnormal body
composition and impaired physical capacity. These complications lead to increased risk of …

Background Physical inactivity is an essential factor in the prognosis of patients with chronic
kidney disease (CKD). Daily step count is a straightforward measure to assess physical …