CardioFlex Therapy is proud to support the National Kidney Foundation’s mission to raise awareness, prevent, and treat kidney disease for hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patients and their families, and tens of millions of Americans at risk.
On Friday, September 18, the National Kidney Foundation will be hosting the Golf Classic at the Biltmore Golf Course in Miami, Florida. All skill levels are encouraged to compete in this fun event and your participation will provide support to the foundation’s important mission.
For more information or to register contact:
Kate Brown
Email: kbrown@kidneyfla.org
Phone: 305-648-9004
Event Location: The Biltmore Golf Course 1200 Anastasia Ave Miami, FL 33134 Phone: (855) 311-6903
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition that may negatively affect musculoskeletal health. These comorbidities may include malnutrition, osteoporosis, and decreased lean body mass. Secondary sarcopenia due to CKD may be associated with mobility limitations and elevated fall risk. Physical therapists are well-positioned among the health care team to screen for secondary sarcopenia in those with CKD and for the treatment of musculoskeletal comorbid conditions that may affect functional performance. Given the consequences of both low muscle mass and low bone mineral density, appropriate and timely physical therapy is important for fall risk assessment and intervention to minimize the susceptibility to bone fracture. While strength training has been studied less frequently than aerobic training for the management of secondary CKD conditions, evidence suggests that this patient population benefits from participation in strength training programs. However, the provision of a formal exercise prescription by a health care professional, along with the formal implementation of an exercise program, may need to be more fully integrated into the standard plan of care for individuals with CKD, according to US National Library of Medicine.
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