The Effect of Intradialytic Exercise on the Functional Capacity of Hemodialysis Patients
The Effect of Intradialytic Exercise on the Functional Capacity of Hemodialysis Patients
The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of an intradialytic exercise program on
 functional capacity, aerobic capacity, strength, quality of life, depression,
 hospitalizations and intradialytic episodes of hypotension. The investigators would also like
 to look at the impact of exercise training over twelve weeks on hemoglobin levels as well as
 the clearance of potassium, phosphate and urea. Our hypothesis is that the above mentioned
 outcomes will positively improve over the twelve week intervention.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Cardiac and hemodynamic stability

 -  Absence of severe musculoskeletal impairment

 -  Increased musculoskeletal weakness

 -  Vital signs within normal range for exercise

 -  Desire/motivated to exercise

 -  Clearance from nephrologist and Kinesiologist

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Compromised cardiac profiles

 -  Hemodynamic instability

 -  Severe bone disease

 -  Medical conditions which contraindicate exercise