Effect of Dumbbell Exercise on Arteriovenous Fistula in Patients Undergoing Maintenance Haemodialysis: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

Prolonged training with arm exercises is essential for patients with AVFs though the fistula has matured. The designed dumbbell exercise is an economical, effective intervention to maintain the function of AVF, especially for patients with potential reduction of access blood flow and no percutaneous transluminal angioplasty indication.