Exercise and Peritoneal Dialysis: Enhancing Patient Quality of Life
In this episode of the PD Exchange, hosts Dr. Nikhil Shah and Dr. Jeff Perl discuss the crucial topic of exercise and its impact on peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. The discussion features a panel of experts including Dr. Stephanie Thompson, Dr. Clara Bohm, and Dr. Paul Bennett. They delve into the importance of tailored exercise interventions for improving patients' physical and mental health, overcoming barriers to activity, and implementing feasible exercise programs within PD care. Key issues addressed include swimming, lifting weights, and the benefits of prehabilitation. The conversation underscores the necessity of making exercise a fundamental component of PD treatment and calls for more research and better resources to support this cause.
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:59 Introducing the Expert Panel
02:20 Discussion on Exercise Guidelines for PD
05:02 Research and Evidence on Exercise Benefits
08:16 Challenges and Solutions in Prescribing Exercise
13:46 Types of Exercise and Their Impact
16:51 Practical Advice and Patient Motivation
26:19 Swimming and PD: Guidelines and Considerations
30:32 Debating Swimming with PD Catheters
32:22 Covering and Caring for Catheters
34:00 Scuba Diving with PD Catheters
34:49 Swimming and Daily Exercise with PD
36:31 Lifting and Exercise Guidelines
42:00 Prehabilitation and Exercise Programs
43:24 Resources and Patient Education
51:56 Future Research and Final Thoughts
Links to Exercise Resources -
1. GREX Guidelines and Home page - https://grexercise.arizona.edu/
2. Kidney health Manitoba - https://www.kidneyhealth.ca/living-with-kidney-disease/fitness-wellness/
