Effects of a combined aerobic and core stabilization exercise training program on functional capacity, pain, and health-related quality of life in hemodialysis and kidney transplant patients.

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses a significant public health challenge globally while impacting patients' physical function and quality of life. Addressing the issues of physical inactivity and pain management is essential during treatment to improve health-related quality of life. The present study investigated the effect of an aerobic training program with core stabilization exercises for hemodialysis (HD) patients on a transplant waiting list and renal transplant (RTx) patients.

Association between physical activity and quality of life in haemodialysed and peritoneal dialyzed patients in Hungary.

Background: Patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) receiving peritoneal dialysis (PD) or haemodyalisis (PD) appear to be less physically active than healthy persons, a situation that could lead to reductions in quality of life. The aim of the present study was to assess and compare physical activity and health-related quality of life in renal patients on HD and PD programs.

Methods: In May 2020, 130 patients (106 HD and 24 PD) were enrolled in a study of chronic dialysis programs.