Table 3 Physical exercise among patients with dermatomyositis, newly diagnosed polymyositis, clinically active disease, or some combination therein
From: Physical exercise among patients with systemic autoimmune myopathies
Author | Patients (n) | Disease activity | Protocol (Exercises) | Time (week) | Evaluated components | Inflammatory markers | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Escalante et al. [9] | 5 | Active | Strength Dynamic | 8 | Isometric strength | ↔ CPK | ↑ Isometric strength |
Alexanderson et al. [24] | 11 | Active | Strength Dynamic | 12 | Muscle function Quality of life | ↔ CPK | ↑ Muscle function ↑ Quality of life |
aVarvu et al. [45] | 19 | Chronic/Active | Strength Dynamic | 3 | Respiratory function (Spirometry) Muscle strength | ↔ CPK | ↑ Respiratory function ↑ Muscle function |
Mattar et al. [29] | 3 | Active | Strength Aerobic | 12 | Muscle strength Functional capacity Quality of life | ↔ CPK↔ Aldolase | ↑ Muscle strength ↑ Functional capacity ↑ Quality of life |