Physical exercise modifies the functional capacity of elderly patients on hemodialysis

• Main Authors: Moane Marchesan (Author), Rodrigo de Rosso Krug (Author), José Raphael Leandro da Costa e Silva (Author), Aline Rodrigues Barbosa (Author), Airton José Rombaldi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Editora Champagnat.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction Patients on hemodialysis (HD) improve functional capacity after physical training. However, little is discussed about these effects in elderly patients, since these are usually excluded of studies, due to their physical disabilities and other deficits. Objective To analyze the...