Resistive Home Exercise in Patients with Recent-onset Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis — A Randomized Controlled Single-blinded Study with a 2-year Followup

Abstract

Our study supports the safety of resistive exercise in patients with active PM/DM but did not reveal any between-group differences in exercise effects. An individually adapted physical therapist-supervised home exercise program might be recommended in early active PM/DM, with regular evaluation of muscle performance and health.