Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8770346 | Journal of Renal Nutrition | 2018 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Engaging in physical activity is associated with decreased mortality risk among hemodialysis patients. Our findings of a substantial mortality benefit among those who engage in at least 4,000 steps provide a basis for as a minimum initial recommendation kidney health providers can provide for mobility disability-free hemodialysis patients.
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Authors
Ryota PT, PhD, Baback MD, MS, Takahiro PT, MS, Noritaka ME, PhD, Kei PT, MS, Manae PT, MS, Takaaki PT, MS, Atsushi MD, PhD, Yasuo MD, PhD, Atsuhiko PT, PhD,