If a patient who has an inflammatory muscle disease such as polymyositis engages in a vigorous resistance training program, it is possible that irreversible progressive deterioration, rather than improvement, in muscle strength can occur.The term that best describes this phenomenon is:
A)Overwork weakness.
B)Progressive muscle fatigue caused by overtraining.
C)Muscle overload.
D)Delayed-onset myopathy.

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Overwork weakness is a well-known phenomenon in patients with inflammatory muscle diseases. Vigorous resistance training can lead to progressive muscle weakness, rather than improvement, due to the underlying muscle inflammation and damage. The inflammation is exacerbated by the increased demands of resistance training, leading to irreversible muscle damage and weakness. This underscores the importance of careful exercise prescription in patients with inflammatory muscle diseases.

If a Patient Who Has an Inflammatory Muscle Disease Such