Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery

Purpose: The current study was conducted to examine the effect of resistance exercises on hemodialysis adequacy and quality of life of patients with renal failure. Subjects and methods: Thirty patients who established diagnosis of chronic renal failure with age ranged from 30-50 years. They were selected randomly from hemodialysis unit of Bany Abide central hospital and were divided into two equal groups. Group (A) composed of 15 patients who received moderate intensity resistance exercises during dialysis for lower limbs using ankle free weights at 60% of 1RM for 45 minutes, 3 times/week for 8 weeks. They were performing usual daily activity (home activities, walking and climbing stairs). Group (B) composed of 15 patients who were not involved in any exercise program they only were performing usual daily activity (home activities, walking and climbing stairs). Parameters: Laboratory assessment (urea reduction ratio) and quality of life (SF-36). Results: Resistance exercises induced improvement in dialysis adequacy with significant change in URR (P=0.01).There was an improvement in the impact assessment of quality of life parameters (p<0.05) with such as physical functioning and physical health, emotional and mental state, vitality, reduction of pain, social functioning and general health. Conclusion: The resistance exercise had a positive effect on improving dialysis adequacy and quality of life

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