Can PD Patients Safely Exercise?

A systematic review and meta-analysis founc nine randomized controlled trials of 398 patients, of whom 199 were randomized to a physical activity group. After 3-6 months of follow up, the exercise group had significant improvements in such diverse measures as social support, social interaction, pain, sitting and standing, and insulin-resistance. However, C-reactive protein levels increased significantly.

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Tags: Physical Activity, Exercise, C reactive Protein Levels

Exercise and Quality of Life on PD

In a cross sectional study of 339 PD patients, 81.7% exercised a median of 5 hours per week, mainly slow walking. Those who exercised had better quality of life. Older age, female sex, higher BMI, and pain were independently associated with lower exercise capacity.

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Tags: PD, Exercise, Quality Of Life

Safety of Exercise for Those Who Do PD

A review of 25 studies of exercise in PD found only minor adverse events, mainly short-term muscle or joint pain or fatigue. There were no serious adverse events or signs of harm.

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Tags: PD, Peritoneal Dialysis, Exercise, Benefits, Adverse Events

New Clinical Practice Guidelines for Exercise on PD

The International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis and the Global Renal Exercise Network have teamed up to grade and review the literature and clinical experience to help people on PD stay physically active safely. With sparse quality evidence available, the new guidelines are largely opinion based, and cover timing of exercise relative to PD (i.e., empty or full); impact of exercise on mental health, weight, frailty, etc.; exercise nutrition, and potential adverse PD outcomes.

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Tags: Peritoneal Dialysis, Exercise, Physical Activity, PD Outcomes