Benefits of a low intensity exercise programme during haemodialysis sessions in elderly patients.

Background: Elderly patients on haemodialysis (HD) are a steadily increasing group. They show a high complexity, dependency and comorbidity. Multiple benefits from exercise in HD patients have been reported; however, they have not been specifically evaluated in an elderly population.

Efficacy of neuromuscular electrostimulation intervention to improve physical function in haemodialysis patients.

Background: Haemodialysis (HD) patients are characterised by muscle wasting, decreased physical function and poor quality of life. The objective was to analyse the effect of an intradialysis NMES training programme in muscular strength, functional capacity and quality of life in our HD patients.

Material: HD patients were assigned to NMES (ESG) or control group (CG) in a 12-week single-centre prospective study.