Effectiveness of intradialytic stretching exercise on bio chemical variables among patient undergoing hemodialysis in selected hospital

Aim of the study: To assess the effectiveness of Intradialytic stretching exercise on selected parameters among hypertensive elderly in selected old age home. Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects an increasing number of populations and 15% of adults in the United States are estimated to have CKD by the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) estimated glomerular filtration rate (EGFR) criteria. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) limits functional capacity, leading to cardiovascular complications, and endocrine metabolic, musculoskeletal, and other disorders that affect the quality of life (QOL). Exercise is one of the possible preventive manoeuvres to reduce muscle protein loss and maintain the electrolytes. Recently, many studies have shown the importance of exercise or regular physical activity to maintain the electrolytes in ESRD patients. Therefore, this review aimed to investigate the beneficial effects of exercise during haemodialysis (intradialytic exercise) and also to introduce various intradialytic exercise programs and their advantages. Design: Pre experimental one group pre-test – post-test design. Methods: Non - Probability sampling technique – Convenience sampling method was used. A total of 30 haemodialysis patients participated in the study. Blood routine was used to assess the level of bio chemical variables for data collection. Result: The pre-test means score of Level of sodium was 210.56±26.28and the post-test mean score was 177.30±24.13among study group. Conclusion: This study indicates that the Intradialytic stretching exercise is an effective exercise to maintaining the level of bio chemical variables.