The effect of physical exercise following acute disease exacerbation in @entity1 with dermato/ XXXX .

@entity1 @entity3918 @entity2057 @entity6558
OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of physical exercise shortly after an acute episode of dermato/ @entity6558 ( @entity3918 /PM). DESIGN: Pilot study of a descriptive nature. SETTING: Rehabilitation unit of a large general hospital. SUBJECTS: Ten @entity1 2-3 weeks after an acute phase of @entity3918 /PM (early recovery group) and 11 @entity1 in the inactive stage of @entity3918 /PM for at least three months (chronic stage group). INTERVENTIONS: Isotonic muscle training consisted of several series of different repeated movements at 65-70% of individual maximal repetition limit. Special training was applied for the respiratory muscles. Relaxing baths, mud packs and massages were also applied. OUTCOME MEASURES: Dynamometer and spirometer were used for measuring the changes in muscle strength and respiratory function. Disability tests were done before and after therapy. RESULTS: No disease relapses or decreases in muscle function were seen. In the early recovery group, the average muscle strength improvement was 17 +/- 31 % (p > 0.05) in the proximal muscles and 37 +/- 23% (p < 0.05) in the distal muscles, while the vital capacity also increased by 17 +/- 21% (p < 0.05). In the chronic stage group the average improvement in muscle strength was 46 +/- 34% (p < 0.05) in the proximal muscles and 37 +/- 29% (p < 0.05) in the distal muscles. By the end of the therapy both groups showed improvements in disability tests (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Physical training started 2-3 weeks following an acute exacerbation of the disease seems to be useful and safe. Some improvement in muscle strength and respiratory function can be obtained, @entity2057 due to inactivity may be partially prevented and the level of disability can be decreased.
