Efecto de la natación sobre la proteinuria en nefropatía-IgA. Estudio de Caso. [Effect of swimming on proteinuria in IgA-nephropathy. A case study].

Abstract

Proteinuria is a factor in the progression of IgA-Nephropathy (N-IgA). Physical activity (PA) is related to an increase in proteinuria. For this reason, PA was not traditionally recommended for these patients. This work studies the influence of swimming on N-IgA and the need for an adequate prescription. It was designed as a single case study within the Mixed Methods paradigm. The quantitative data collected the PA load performed and urine tests using a dipstick. The qualitative data recorded, through a diary, the subject's daily activity and other aspects of their quality of life. The results show an increase in post-exercise proteinuria, with a decrease in a repeated pattern, adding a lower daily proteinuria. The quality of life also improved: less fatigue, reduced pain and arthro-muscular stiffness, among others. The suitability of prescribing light aerobic swimming for subjects with N-IgA may be considered, although more research is needed.

Keywords

• physical activity
• aerobic endurance
• chronic kidney disease