Patients with chronic kidney disease show poorer functional and cardiorespiratory capacity than healthy individuals, and these impairments result in sedentarism. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials on the effects of different intradialytic exercise protocols on cardiopulmonary capacity in chronic kidney disease patients. The primary outcome was peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) and the secondary outcomes were exercise duration and ventilation in the cardiopulmonary test. The quality of the evidence was evaluated using the GRADE guidelines. Seven studies with a total of 124 participants met the inclusion criteria. Compared to the non-exercise group, the exercise group improved in mean VO2peak (MD 4.06 [IC 0.81; 7.31]). In a separate analysis according to exercise modality, aerobic exercise plus strength training performed better than aerobic exercise alone (MD 5.28 [IC 3.90; 6.66]). In the exercise group, both exercise tolerance values (MD 3.10 [IC 1.70; 4.51]) and ventilation values in the cardiopulmonary test were better than those of the control group (MD 13.10 [IC 7.12; 19.09]). Thus, intradialytic exercise protocols can improve cardiopulmonary function, exercise tolerance and ventilatory efficiency in chronic kidney disease patients.

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a factor that predisposes to gradual physical deconditioning from its early stages leading to cardiorespiratory fitness and musculoskeletal system impairment. We evaluated the effects of combined and periodized intradialytic exercise training on cardiopulmonary fitness and respiratory function in HD subjects. Methods: A randomized controlled trial with HD subjects was allocated into two groups: exercise group (EXG) and usual care group (UCG). EXG performed a 12-week combined and periodized intradialytic training. UCG maintained the HD routine. Results: Thirty-nine HD subjects were analyzed (EXG = 20; UCG = 19). The EXG in comparison with the UCG showed improvements in peak oxygen consumption (Δ3.1 [0.4-5.5] vs. À0.2[À2.0-1.5] ml/kg/min; p = 0.003), forced expiratory volume in the first second (Δ0.

In order to minimize postoperative complications of abdominal surgery, early initiation of postoperative treatment is necessary. The objective of the present study was to evaluate patients submitted to abdominal surgery in terms of the effect of physical therapy in the immediate postoperative period in the recovery room.This was a randomized clinical trial, in which patients who underwent open abdominal surgery and remained in the recovery room wereThe incidence of clinically relevant pulmonary complications in the postoperative period after abdominal surgery ranges from 5% to 30%. Such complications are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, increasing hospital stays, medication use and hospital costs.(1) Respiratory therapy has been shown to be effective in the postoperative period, reducing the incidence of pulmonary complications in patients submitted to abdominal surgery. AbstractA series of pulmonary complications can occur after abdominal surgery. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce appropriate treatment early in order to minimize postoperative complications. The objective of the present study was to evaluate patients submitted to abdominal surgery in terms of the effect of physical therapy in the immediate postoperative period. This was a randomized clinical trial, in which one group of patients was submitted to physical therapy in the postoperative recovery room and, subsequently, in the infirmary, whereas another group was submitted to physical therapy in the infirmary exclusively. We conclude that physical therapy performed in the immediate postoperative period minimizes losses in lung function and respiratory muscle strength, as well as shortening recovery room stays.Keywords: Physical therapy (specialty); Postoperative period; Surgery/abdomen. ResumoA cirurgia abdominal causa uma série de complicações pulmonares após o processo cirúrgico. Assim, faz-se necessário um tratamento precoce adequado objetivando minimizar as complicações no período pós-operatório. Objetivamos avaliar o efeito do atendimento fisioterapêutico no pós-operatório imediato de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia abdominal. Este foi um ensaio clínico randomizado, no qual um grupo recebeu atendimento fisioterapêu-tico na sala de recuperação e, posteriormente, nas enfermarias, e outro grupo o recebeu somente nas enfermarias. Concluímos que a fisioterapia realizada no pós-operatório imediato reduziu a perda da função pulmonar, a perda da força muscular ventilatória e o tempo de internação na sala de recuperação.Descritores: Fisioterapia (especialidade); Período pós-operatório; Cirurgia/abdome.

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