The effect of an exercise program during hemodialysis on dialysis efficacy, blood pressure and quality of life in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients

Abstract

Exercise during dialysis enhanced dialysate urea removal but not serum urea clearance. Alterations in the modality and the timing of exercise during dialysis may be required to elicit increases in serum urea clearance. It is also recommended that exercise during dialysis be performed during the first 2 hours of dialysis.