Effects of renal failure range from poor physical endurance to psychological disorders. Physical exercise, when supported by a thorough treatment plan for end stage renal failure has proved to be beneficial both physically and psychologically. Exercise decreases the risk of heart disease. This is especially important in patients with renal failure because of the challenges it places on cardiac function.
Limitations
Your health care providers can discuss what exercises will be most beneficial to you and which exercises to avoid in order to keep you safe and healthy. Your doctor may want to administer a blood test and test your blood pressure after you exercise to monitor your body's reaction to the activity.
Exercise Selection
Your health condition and time constraints will be deciding factors in what exercise is most beneficial. Exercise that involves continuous movement and the large muscle groups is optimal to increase cardiac fitness, such as walking or swimming. Begin with five-minute walks three days a week and increase walks by one to two minutes as your body adjusts to the new workload. An ultimate goal of 30-minute walks five days a week may be beneficial. You should feel completely recovered from your workout within an hour. If not, slowing your pace may be necessary.
Benefits
Renal failure patients both before and after transplant have been shown to benefit from increased physical activity. Other illnesses which may accompany renal failure such as anemia or diabetes will also be positively affected by controlled exercise. People who maintain activity levels after a transplant will have an increased quality of life.
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