Renal Failure, Dialysis, and Kidney Transplants -- Is There a Role for Massage Therapy?

Autor:	Werner, Ruth
Předmět:	TREATMENT of chronic kidney failure MASSAGE therapy KIDNEY transplantation MUSCLE cramps HEMODIALYSIS FATIGUE (Physiology) PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation ALTERNATIVE medicine
Zdroj:	Massage & Bodywork; Jan/Feb2024, Vol. 39 Issue 1, p62-69, 8p
Abstrakt:	The article discusses the progression of chronic kidney disease to renal failure, dialysis, and renal transplants. It emphasizes the importance of massage therapy in managing these conditions. It reports that the kidneys are vital organs that filter blood, maintain potential hydrogen (pH) balance, secrete hormones, and maintain bone density. It highlights that massage therapy is particularly beneficial in cases of diabetes and kidney transplants.
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