Effects of combined strength and endurance training on exercise capacity in kidney transplant cyclists and runners.

Introduction: After transplantation, engaging in regular physical activity (PA) or sport is recommended for health. Participation to competitive sports is increasingly common among kidney transplant recipients while little is known on how training affects the physical performance in transplanted athletes.

Aim: The purpose of this case study was to assess the effects of a tailored training program on exercise parameters in kidney transplant cyclists (CKTRs) and runners (RKTRs).

Physical Condition, Glycemia, Liver Function, and Quality of Life in Liver Transplant Recipients After a 12-Month Supervised Exercise Program.

Background And Aims: Despite the excellent long-term outcomes in liver transplant (LT) recipients, several medical complications related to lifestyle still represent an issue. This study examined the effects of a 12-month supervised aerobic and strength training program on the aerobic capacity, muscle strength, metabolic profile, liver function, and quality of life of a cohort of LT recipients.

Methods: LT recipients with stable liver function were assigned to interventional exercise (group A) or usual care (group B).

Renal function and physical fitness after 12-mo supervised training in kidney transplant recipients.

Aim: To evaluate the effect of a 12-mo supervised aerobic and resistance training, on renal function and exercise capacity compared to usual care recommendations.

Methods: Ninety-nine kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) were assigned to interventional exercise (Group A; = 52) and a usual care cohort (Group B; = 47). Blood and urine chemistry, exercise capacity, muscular strength, anthropometric measures and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) were assessed at baseline, and after 6 and 12 mo.

Renal Function in Kidney and Liver Transplant Recipients After A 130-km Road Cycling Race.

Background: A few patients, after receiving solid organ transplantation, return to performing various sports and competitions; however, at present, data no study had evaluated the effects of endurance cycling races on their renal function.

Methods: Race times and short form (36) health survey questionnaires of 10 kidney transplant recipients (KTR) and 8 liver transplant recipients (LTR) transplanted recipients involved in a road cycling race (130 km) were compared with 35 healthy control subjects (HCS), also taking laboratory blood and urine tests the day before the race, at the end of the race, and 18 to 24 hours after competing.

Results: The 3 groups showed similar race times (KTR, 5 hours 59 minutes ± 0 hours 39 minutes; LTR, 6 hours 20 minutes ± 1 hour 11 minutes; HCS, 5 hours 40 minutes ± 1 hour 28 minutes), similar short form (36) health survey scores, and similar trend of laboratory parameters which returned to baseline after 18 to 24 hours.

Physical activity in solid organ transplant recipients: preliminary results of the Italian project.

Background/aims: The role of physical activity in transplanted patients is often underestimated. We discuss the Italian National Transplant Centre experience, which started in 2008 studying transplanted patients involved in sports activities. The study was then developed through a model of cooperation between surgeons, sports physicians and exercise specialists.