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Multicomponent Home-Based Training Program for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients during Movement Restriction.
Olga López-Torres1, Celia Azpeitia-Martínez1, Marcela González-Gross1
1ImFINE Research Group, Health and Human Performance Department, Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte-INEF, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
Summary
This protocol outlines a personalized home-based exercise program (EP) for end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. It addresses the need for physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering a safe and effective alternative to center-based programs.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Exercise Physiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Exercise programs (EP) improve fitness in end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients.
- COVID-19 pandemic restrictions suspended in-center EPs and access to fitness facilities.
- Physical inactivity poses a significant risk for CKD patients, especially during confinement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design a structured, multicomponent home-based exercise program (EP) for CKD patients.
- To create a fitness evaluation tool for personalized EP adaptation.
- To ensure CKD patients can maintain recommended physical activity levels safely at home.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current exercise recommendations for individuals with chronic conditions.
- Development of a personalized, multicomponent home-based EP protocol.
- Inclusion of a fitness assessment tool for program individualization.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive home-based EP protocol was designed for CKD patients.
- A fitness evaluation tool was developed to tailor the program to individual needs.
- The protocol facilitates safe and effective exercise adherence during confinement.
Conclusions:
- Home-based EPs are crucial for maintaining physical activity in CKD patients during pandemics.
- Personalized and adaptive programs enhance safety and effectiveness.
- This protocol provides a viable solution to mitigate risks associated with physical inactivity in CKD patients.
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