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Introduction: Patients in dialysis treatment present a decrease in physical function. However, we cannot find in the literature the rhythm of the functional deterioration. The main aim is quantify the functional deterioration in patients undergoing haemodialysis during six months period. Methods: 43 patients in dialysis treatment from two centres from Valencia (Spain) (age 61.3 (14.7) years old) were recruited and monitored after the 6 months period. Study participants performed the Short Physical Performance Battery, one leg stand, TUG, Sit to Stand 10 and 60, handgrip dynamometry, the one leg heel rise and the 6 minutes walking time. Outcomes: Three tests improve significantly: the Sit to Stand 10, the right and the left Handgrip Dynamometry. Nevertheless, we cannot observe a significant deterioration as the Short Physical [ Lucía Ortega Pérez de Villar, et al ] Cuantificación del deterioro funcional durante seis meses en pacientes renales en estadio terminal

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