Comparison of muscle strength between hemodialysis patients and non-dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease

Conclusion] Hemodialysis treatment was an independent risk factor for muscle weakness. Regular monitoring of grip strength may facilitate better management with physical therapy in hemodialysis patients.PMID:34658517 | PMC:PMC8516613 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.33.742

Source: Physical Therapy - October 18, 2021 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Nobuyuki Shirai Suguru Yamamoto Yutaka Osawa Atsuhiro Tsubaki Shinichiro Morishita Kanami Igarashi Ichiei Narita Source Type: research