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How do you counsel patients on peritoneal dialysis regarding the safety of engaging in aerobic and resistance exercises, considering the risk of developing abdominal wall complications?

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How do you counsel patients on peritoneal dialysis about the safety of engaging in aerobic and resistance exercises, considering the risk of developing abdominal wall complications?

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The effect of exercise on intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) while on PD was examined decades ago by Twardowski et al., PMID 3774076. They found that walking, jogging, or using an exercycle resulted in only modest increases in IAP, while jumping or straining (e.g. weight- lifting) resulted in more marke...

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