Effect of Resistance Exercises and Relaxation Therapy on Physical Function and Quality Of Life in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a pathophysiological process, where the kidneys experience a slow, progressive and irreversible decline in function where the body's ability fail in maintaining metabolism and fluid and electrolyte balance causes the occurrence of uremia.

Individuals of all ages and both sexes benefit from moderate-intensity physical activity, with diminished risk of cardiovascular diseases, maintenance of muscle strength, fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety and improved quality of life. Resistance exercises, alone and in combination with other exercises have shown beneficial outcomes in improving physical fitness, walking capacity, cardiovascular outcomes, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, relaxation techniques are considered successful in improving the condition of patients. Deep breathing relaxation techniques can reduce oxidative stress, increase cellular energy, increase elasticity of blood vessels and improve circulation, so that the final result can reduce and even overcome fatigue. The technique is easy to do, easy to learn, does not harm and a less costs is the advantage of deep breathing relaxation techniques. Resistance training has been successfully recommended as a method of gaining lean mass, strength and physical functioning in frail elderly persons and those with chronic diseases, including patients with cardiovascular and kidney diseases