Effects of Exercise Program on Physical Functioning of Hemodialysis Patients.

This study is designed to provide a simple, home-based, low-moderate intensity exercise program in chronic renal disease patients who are undergoing hemodialysis in order to improve physical performance, decrease the level of fatigue and eventually increase quality of life in patients. A randomized control trial will be conducted including patients on hemodialysis, who will be randomly allocated to interventional and control groups. Both the groups will receive six weeks of treatment, 3 times per week. Data will be collected at baseline, 3rd week and 6th week. Outcome measures include assessment of physical functioning including six-minute walk test, standing balance, 4-metre gait speed, chair stand, fatigue assessment scale and quality of life in kidney disease patients on hemodialysis.