Sports and exercise Keeping fit is very beneficial if you have
renal failure. It can: - strengthen your heart and bones -
prevent excessive weight gain - lower your blood pressure (and
your need for blood pressure medication) - reduce your chance of
developing heart disease - give you more energy - help you sleep
- above all, make you feel good No matter how you are being
treated, you can benefit from exercise. If you are on
hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis you can still exercise and
participate in many sports. Even though anemia may make you
tired, exercise will enable your body to use oxygen more
efficiently help you feel better. In general hemodialysis
patients should: - avoid any sport or activity that could damage
your fistula - exercise when you are feeling energetic if your
energy level varies. - start with gentle exercise In general
peritoneal dialysis patients should: - avoid activities that
could injure the exit site or catheter - learn proper lifting
techniques to avoid back strain - ask your do