Effectiveness of resistance training on functional strength and quality of life in patients undergoing Haemodialysis: A Systemic Review

Authors

  •   Dr. Sanjaitha Jayaprakash MPT Student, Department of Musculoskeletal Sciences Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
  •   Deepak B Anap 2Ph. D. Professor & HOD. Department of Musculoskeletal Sciences Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India

Keywords:

End-stage Renal Disease, Haemodialysis, Physiotherapy, Resistance Exercises

Abstract

ESRD patient population continues to grow, and hence more significant efforts must be directed toward improving morbidity, mortality and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in these patients. There are studies which show that resistance exercises are beneficial for these patients when it is individually structured according to the patients exercise tolerance. Hence, the purpose of the present systemic review is to provide an overview of the recent literature on the role of resistance exercises in patients with ESRD. Articles published on an online electronic database were included. We included studies published in English from 2015 to 2019, which focused only on resistance exercises in the intervention. This systemic review included six articles which were. RCT, controlled trials, prospective study, and investigated the isolated effect of PRT in adults with ESRD. The review shows that resistance training can increase skeletal muscle quantity and quality, aspects of physical functioning (e.g. lower body strength) and dimensions of health-related quality of life. This systematic review has provided an overview of the recent literature on resistance exercises' role and their effect on various parameters in patients undergoing haemodialysis.

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2026-09-25

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Jayaprakash, D. S., & Anap, D. B. (2026). Effectiveness of resistance training on functional strength and quality of life in patients undergoing Haemodialysis: A Systemic Review. VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy, 2(2), 64–75. Retrieved from https://www.vimsptcr.in/index.php/VIMSJPT/article/view/93

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Volume 2, Issue 2, 2020

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Review Article

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