Physical excercise programs in CKD: lights, shades and perspectives: a position paper of the "Physical Exercise in CKD Study Group" of the Italian Society of Nephrology.
J Nephrol. 2015 Feb 3;
Authors: Aucella F, Battaglia Y, Bellizzi V, Bolignano D, Capitanini A, Cupisti A
Abstract
In the general population, moderate exercise is associated with several health benefits including a decreased risk of obesity, coronary heart disease, stroke, certain types of cancer and all-cause mortality. In chronic kidney disease (CKD), physical inability is an independent risk of death. Health benefits of regular exercise in CKD patients include improvements in functional and psychological measures such as aerobic and walking capacity and health-related quality of life. Nonetheless, in...