Polymyositis is an uncommon inflammatory condition affecting both sides of the body. It causes muscle weakness, pain, stiffness, trouble catching breath, and irregular heartbeat. There is no permanent cure for polymyositis, but the symptoms can be managed through medications and physical therapy.
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I have polymyositis. Is my exercise plan good to follow?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a health and exercise question. I am 24 years old and I weigh 293 lbs, 5'9". I have polymyositis. I started a new workout today. I did five pushups, five reps, five squats, eight reps, 20 standing stiff leg ups, seven reps, five flys, eight rep, 10 curls, 10 reps using two eigh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Having polymyositis, you should start with a fewer resistance exercise and more of stretching exercises to improve flexibility. Yes, the exercise plan you made is fine for a good start. But maintain the muscle length through stretching exercises before initiation of the... Read Full »
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