2.1. Subjects
cognitive impairment, major lower-limb amputations, anemia, ESKD
DISEASE, ANEMIA
The inclusion criteria were as follows: ESKD patients undergoing hemodialysis two to four times per week; males and females aged ≥18 years; and ability to walk for at least 10 m. The exclusion criteria were age under 18 years; impossibility of accomplishing the intervention; major lower-limb amputations; severe cognitive impairment; clinical condition contraindicating exercise; uncorrected anemia ([Hb] < 9 g/dL); and active infective disease (C-reactive protein > 10 mg/dL).