BIOMOTRIZ · Apr 16, 2026

BENEFITS OF INTRADIALYTIC PHYSICAL EXERCISE ON SARCOPENIA IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

By Ramos MLDS, Santana AT, Vieira CDM et al.

This study sought to analyze the effects of intradialytic physical exercise on sarcopenia in patients undergoing hemodialysis. An intervention study using retrospective data was conducted in 2023 at Hospital São Vicente de Paula (Cruz Alta-RS), involving approximately 91 patients. The inclusion criteria were: age over 18 years, more than three months of treatment, and medical clearance. Assessments were conducted before and after a program of 35 sessions (March to December 2023), lasting 20 to 45 minutes and performed at moderate intensity, controlled using the Borg Scale. The protocol included stretching and isometric and isotonic exercises with elastic bands and weights. The following were measured: handgrip strength (Jamar® dynamometry), lower limb strength (sit-to-stand test), physical performance (4-meter walk), calf circumference, and sarcopenia risk (SARC-F questionnaire). Statistical analysis used the paired Student's t-test (p < 0.05). The results indicated that, after the intervention, patients maintained their sarcopenia values, with no significant improvements or reductions in the variables studied. It is concluded that, although no immediate statistical changes were observed, the incorporation of structured exercise programs during hemodialysis represents an advance in interdisciplinary care and a relevant strategy for managing the condition in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease.

doi.org/10.33053/biomotriz.v20i1.1418 Open access Interventions