| [ Summary ] |
If the level of activity in daily life is limited, physical functions such as motor function, exercise capacity, and muscle strength decline. Even healthy individuals can be affected by lifestyle related diseases, resulting in a lower quality of life. As a preventive measure, it is recommended that patients incorporate physical activity into their daily lives. It is expected that exercise therapy (kinesitherapy) can also improve the quality of life for dialysis patients who generally engage in a low levels of physical activity, helping them maintain and improve their exercise capacity and motor functions. In principle, exercise therapy can be introduced to dialysis patients in the same way it is for healthy individuals. However, support should be appropriate for the specific conditions of individual patients. A better and more comfortable environment, in terms of availability and quality of exercise practitioners and facilities, needs to be ensured for these patients. We also present an overview of nutritional support to be provided in conjunction with exercise therapy. |