Effects of long-term aerobic training and detraining on functional capacity and quality of life in hemodialysis patients: A pilot study.

Effects of long-term aerobic training and detraining on functional capacity and quality of life in hemodialysis patients: A pilot study. Int J Artif Organs. 2019 Nov 27;:391398819890622 Authors: Gravina EPL, Pinheiro BV, da Silva Jesus LA, da Silva LP, da Silva RN, Silva K, de Paula RB, Reboredo MM Abstract Although previous studies have shown the benefits of exercise training in hemodialysis patients, little is known about the effects of long-term of exercise program on these patients. We investigated the effects and the safety of long-term aerobic training and the effects of detraining on functional capacity and quality of life in hemodialysis patients. Ten patients were allocated to two groups: training and detraining. The training group completed at least 30 months of aerobic training, and the detraining group completed at least 20 months and then discontinued the training for at least 10 months. The outcomes were analyzed at baseline, after 3 months of aerobic training and at the 30-month follow-up. The training and detraining groups performed 37 (5.5) and 24 (3.0) months of aerobic training, respectively. The detraining group discontinued the training for 11.0 (2.0) months. After 3 months of aerobic training, six-minute walking test distance increased significantly in both groups (training group = 569 (287.8) vs 635.5 (277.0) m, p = 0.04; detraining group = 454.5 (72.3) vs 515.0 (91.8) m, p = 0.04). Th...
Source: The International Journal of Artificial Organs - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Tags: Int J Artif Organs Source Type: research