Physical activity dose for hemodialysis patients: Where to begin? Results from a prospective cohort study
Journal of Renal Nutrition Nov 21, 2017
Matsuzawa R, et al. - Researchers, herein, intended to determine the minimum level of habitual physical activity to help inform interventions aimed at improving outcomes in the dialysis population. According to findings, there was an association between engaging in physical activity and decreased mortality risk among hemodialysis patients. A substantial mortality benefit was noted among those who engaged in at least 4,000 steps, this finding offers a basis for as a minimum initial recommendation kidney health providers can provide for mobility disability-free hemodialysis patients.
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