Investigating the Effects of Physical Activity on the Amount of Muscle Cramp Pain in Hemodialysis Patients
Anoop Sheshadri, Piyawan Kittiskulnam, Kirsten L. Johansen
Abstract
Due to the physical weakness and low level of physical endurance in chronic kidney failure patients and also because most patients are dialyzed through the veins of the hand, exercise using the legs is the best option for improving muscle cramps and improving their quality of life. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the effect of physical activity on muscle cramps in patients referred to the hemodialysis department. The current study is a semi-experimental type and the sample size
Topics & Concepts
Muscle crampHemodialysisMedicinePhysical therapyPhysical medicine and rehabilitationInternal medicineStroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryHeart Rate Variability and Autonomic ControlMuscle activation and electromyography studies