Polymyositis (PM) and Dermatomyositis (DM) are chronic, inflammatory and autoimmune skeletal muscle disorders characterized by reduced muscle strength, fatigue and myalgia. While inflammation causes muscle damage in the early phase, metabolic alterations such as an impairment of oxidative metabolism seem to be responsible for the disability in the chronic phase of the disease.

Abnormal lactate levels in patients with polymyositis and dermatomyositis: the benefits of a specific rehabilitative program

Dalise, S;Rossi, B;Chisari, C
2014-01-01

Abstract

Polymyositis (PM) and Dermatomyositis (DM) are chronic, inflammatory and autoimmune skeletal muscle disorders characterized by reduced muscle strength, fatigue and myalgia. While inflammation causes muscle damage in the early phase, metabolic alterations such as an impairment of oxidative metabolism seem to be responsible for the disability in the chronic phase of the disease.
2014
Bertolucci, F; Neri, R; Dalise, S; Venturi, M; Rossi, B; Chisari, C
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