Exercise Guide for Kidney Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis: Open the Road to Vitality and Health

Appropriate exercise is good for the body for patients with peritoneal dialysis, but attention should be paid to the method and approach. The following are some suitable exercises and related points:

1. Take a walk

1. Benefits: It is simple and easy to do, and can enhance cardiopulmonary function, promote blood circulation, and increase the body's metabolic rate.

2. Frequency: 3 to 5 times a week.

3. Time and intensity: 20 to 30 minutes each time, and you can gradually increase the duration according to your physical strength. The speed should be as comfortable as you feel, such as 60 to 80 steps per minute.

2. Tai Chi

1. Advantages: The movements are gentle and slow, which can regulate the body's flexibility, balance and muscle strength. At the same time, it helps to relax the body and mind and relieve psychological stress.

2. Frequency: 3 to 4 times a week.

3. Practice points: You can choose to practice in a quiet and well-ventilated place. When you first start learning, follow a professional coach or video tutorial to master the correct posture and avoid physical injuries caused by wrong movements. Each practice time is about 20 to 30 minutes.

3. Yoga (some simple poses)

1. Benefits: Helps stretch the body's muscles and joints, enhance the body's flexibility and balance, and improve the body's overall condition.

2. Suitable asanas: simple asanas such as cat-cow pose, downward dog pose, warrior pose 1, etc. Hold each pose for 3 to 5 breaths and repeat 3 to 5 times.

3. Note: Perform the exercise under the guidance of a professional yoga instructor and avoid over-stretching and twisting the body, especially the abdomen, to prevent affecting the peritoneal dialysis catheter.

Patients with peritoneal dialysis should prepare themselves before exercising, such as checking the fixation of the dialysis line. If they feel any discomfort during exercise, such as abdominal pain or dialysis fluid leakage, they should stop exercising immediately and seek medical attention. Reasonable exercise can help patients improve their quality of life and better cope with the disease.