Upper extremity functions and physical activity in chronic maintenance hemodialysis patients: A case-control study

• Published in: Medicine (Baltimore) Vol. 102; no. 41; p. e35668
• Main Authors: Aktas Arslan, Fatma Cansu, Demirguc, Arzu, Ulug, Naime
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hagerstown, MD Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 13.10.2023
• Subjects: Case-Control Studies; Exercise; Hand Strength; Humans; Observational Study; Range of Motion, Articular; Renal Dialysis - adverse effects; Upper Extremity; hemodialysis; grip strength; upper extremity functions; physical activity level; range of motion
• ISSN: 0025-7974; 1536-5964; 1536-5964
• DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000035668

Continuous hemodialysis (HD) treatment causes many complications in patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate the upper extremity functional capacity, physical activity level, and physical functions of patients receiving continuous HD treatment. Fifty HD patients and fifty healthy subjects were...