Abstract

Introduction: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive condition characterized by irreversible loss of kidney function, affecting millions of people globally and representing a serious public health problem. In the advanced stage of the disease, known as End-Stage CKD, an imbalance in body homeostasis occurs. Objective: To investigate how muscle strengthening affects the functional capacity and well-being of people with chronic kidney failure. Methodology: Randomized, blinded clinical teaching, long-term prospective cohort. Conducted at the Dr. Abelardo Santos Regional Hospital, with the application of three different physical activity protocols during hemodialysis in patients. Participants were distributed into three groups: Clinical Interval Exercise Group (G1), Clinical Continuous Exercise Group (G2) and Control Group (G3). Results: The results showed significant differences between the groups. The difference between the control group and the continuous group was 1098.91, with an adjusted p-value of 0.0000000, indicating statistical significance. The difference between the interval group and the continuous group was 1284.75, also with an adjusted p-value of 0.0000000, showing a significant difference. However, the difference between the interval group and the control group was 185.84, with an adjusted p-value of 0.3260391, indicating that this difference is not statistically significant.

Keywords

hemodialysis, muscle atrophy, respiratory function, quality of life, assessment