Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiopmonary and Geriatrics Disorders

Bachground : Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, especially those on long-term dialysis, often suffer from muscle wasting and excessive fatigue. By enhancing the strength through exercising of their muscles, bones, and joints through exercising, people with can improve their balance and coordination. protect their independence as they age. purpose: this study was to find out the effect of resisted exercise on chronic renal failure in type 2 diabetic women. Methods: Forty diabetic women with chronic renal failure was enrolled in this study from El-Manshawy Hospital Tanta Egypt their age ranged from 55 - 65 years old they were assigned into two groups of equal number :Group(A) participated in resisted exercise (40min, 2times/week,12weeks) in addition to medications. Group(B) :controlled by their medications only .Blood creatinine and urea was measured before and after the study. RESULT: Resisted exercise lead to significant improvemet ( decrease) in fasting, post prandial blood glucose , creatinine and urea by 5.35%, 7.16% , 6.89% and 9.11% respectively only in study group) A) conclusion resisted exercise has significant effects on chronic renal failure in type 2diabetic women

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